Senior Accountant Colombia

23 hours, 39 minutes ago
Senior
Finance and Accounting

Banco Plata, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple.

A banking and financial services company focused on digital consumer banking, including credit cards, accounts, investments, savings, and business accounts. Its site describes it as a technology-driven financial institution designed to make banking simple, transparent, and accessible in Mexico.

Banking / financial services
1001-5000
Founded 2023
$2000M raised

Description

  • Lead the monthly and annual financial close process, including the closing calendar, accruals, amortizations, and analytical reviews.
  • Own complex balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany reconciliations across group entities.
  • Prepare standalone financial statements and the monthly reporting package, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.
  • Coordinate tax compliance activities such as withholding tax, VAT, ICA, statutory information reporting, and support for corporate income tax filings.
  • Prepare technical accounting memos and recommendations on revenue recognition, provisions, and US GAAP versus IFRS/Colombian GAAP differences.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external, internal, and statutory audits, including documentation and follow-up on audit recommendations.
  • Prepare and review regulatory and supervisory reports to ensure alignment with accounting records.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting controls within the ERP.
  • Improve data quality, reduce closing timelines, and strengthen process documentation.
  • Review the work of junior accountants and provide guidance on accounting principles and technical matters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting with an active CPA license.
  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • At least 2 years in a senior-level role or with direct ownership of the financial close process.
  • Experience in financial services, regulated financial institutions, fintechs, banking, or a Big Four firm strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Colombian tax regulations.
  • Experience leading or coordinating end-to-end financial close processes and audit support.
  • Experience with ERP systems, with NetSuite preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with automation and business intelligence tools such as Power Query and Power BI, or similar tools.
  • Upper-intermediate to advanced English and Spanish proficiency (B2+).
  • Experience in multinational companies or roles reporting to a global headquarters preferred.
  • Postgraduate specialization in IFRS, Tax, Finance, or a related field is a plus.

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