General Accounting Responsibilities:
- The Professional Accountant will oversee full-cycle accounting, ensure accounting standards compliant reporting and guide a team of different functional areas at the Company. This role blends hands-on accounting execution with leadership, process optimization, and light internal client relationship management, reporting directly to Controller in Mexico
- Support day-to-day general accounting and reporting activities
- Prepare various reports to support external reporting requirements
- Actively participate in projects such as business segment sales, ERP implementations, acquisitions, among others
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes and provide financial analysis and insights to guide decision-making
- Serve as a point of contact for internal clients, providing accounting insights and clarity, with high impact for the Company
- Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Responsible for certain month & quarter end close activities such as:
- Manage full-cycle accounting: monthly close, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting
- Work cross functionally with department leaders to ensure their Operating expenses are correctly stated/prepare month end accruals for retail and general office
- Make recommendations on process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the organization
- Supervise and support the finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to staff members
- Lead and mentor staff vendor to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
- Other special projects as required
Assist with audit and statutory activities such as:
- Coordinate statutory audits request in accordance with the relevant laws and standards
- Collaborate in the execution of financial, compliance, and operational audits including the evaluation of internal controls
- Work together with our advisors in preparing financial statements and notes thereto
- Prepare, coordinate and support the local statutory requests such as the Statutory Auditor’s Report, Tax Authorities Audits among others
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
- BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required
- CPA or MBA equivalent strongly preferred
- Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and self-sufficient
- Must be able to make high-impact decisions
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people on all levels, in person, via email or other digital format
- Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions
- Must have the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize
- Proficiency in SAP/Microsoft Office/Excel/AO.
- Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment a plus
- Previous “Big 4” accounting experience preferred
- English fluency
Location
Mexico City
LOCATION
Mexico, D.F., Mexico
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time