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Why join us?
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
This role is hybrid based out of our Mexico City office
embecta is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our LATAM finance team. This is a key position for an experienced, ambitious finance professional who is motivated to contribute to setting up the LATAM finance function as embecta builds out is presence in the region. Thie position will deal with a broad range of accounting and controlling topics across various countries. Must have a willingness to deal with both strategic issues as well as a hands-on approach to daily transactional items. Strong communication and cultural sensitivity are required in order to coordinate the activities of outsourced services and collaborate with colleagues in Costa Rica, India, US and Europe. As a valuable resource to the organization, the incumbent is pro-active and brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
All resumes should be submitted in English
Essential Functions:
Execute the accounting processes for several entities following US GAAP. This includes, but is not limited to,
Coordinate correct accounting of international commercial and other activities
Ensure GL accuracy and completeness
Manage the monthly financial close process, including following month end control checklist ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, performing account balance reconciliations and reporting preparation.
Coordinate the accounting process for LATAM entities jointly with embecta's 3rd party service providers.
Execute and coordinate manual payments
Work with external service providers with VAT declarations. Direct tax and other local reporting. Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts following local GAAP for several LATAM entities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting requirements.
Participate in ongoing development of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
Assist with SOX compliance and management of material control audits.
Partner with global functional businesses to identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Miscellaneous projects as they arise
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA and/or MBA preferred
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Finance and Accounting
Demonstrated experience with SAP/S4 Hana; strong proficiency in Excel
English fluency is required (spoken/written)
SOX experience is a plus
Willingness to execute daily transactional accounting tasks
Demonstrated ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
Strong collaboration and demonstrated ability to establish relationships and build rapport with all stakeholders, and influence at all levels of management.
Flexible to work outside business hours as needed
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