Finance, Accounting Manager - Guatemala

Last day to apply: Friday, September 27th, 2024

Position overview:

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee our intercompany reconciliation processes. This role will ensure the accuracy of accounting across multiple entities within our organization, resolve discrepancies efficiently, and manage the daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will uphold accounting principles, practices, and procedures to deliver precise and timely reconciliations to support our financial statements. With a strong background in finance and accounting, particularly in intercompany transactions and reconciliation, the Accounting Manager will also supervise the Finance Analyst, ensuring work is effectively allocated, completed on time, and meets high standards of accuracy. 

Key responsibilities:

• Intercompany Reconciliation: Manage and perform monthly intercompany reconciliation, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of discrepancies between entities.

• Communication & Collaboration: Foster strong communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including regional finance teams, senior management, and auditors. Work closely across departments and affiliates to ensure the timely reconciliation of intercompany discrepancies, alignment on accounting practices, and transparency in financial processes.

• General Ledger Oversight: Maintain the integrity of the intercompany general ledger accounts through accurate recording of transactions, and timely closing procedures.

• Process Improvement: Develop and implement procedures to streamline the intercompany reconciliation process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

• Internal Controls: Ensure strict adherence to internal controls to mitigate financial risks related to intercompany transactions.

• Team Management: Manage and develop a Finance Analyst, providing guidance and mentorship in daily operations. Work with the Finance Analyst to establish goals and objectives for each year and advise on the progress to enhance professional development.

• Month-End Closing: Manage the closing process for intercompany reconciliations, focusing on accuracy and meeting reporting deadlines.

• Audit Support: Assist with external and internal audits, providing documentation and explanations for intercompany balances.

Requirements:

• Schedule flexibility - Required

• Availability to working on site - Mandatory

Core competencies:

• Analytical thinking

• Effective Communication

• Project Management Skills

• Demonstrate Initiative

• Maintain Accountability

• Attention to detail

• Problem-Solving

• Financial acumen

• Time Management

Leadership competences: 

• Providing leadership

• Leading change

• Building effective team

• Managing stakeholders

Functional competencies:

• English B2 - Required

  • Oral and written comprehension.

  • Appropriate use of language.

• Proficiency with MS Office & Google applications

• General accounting and account reconciliations   

• Knowledge of Workday - Desirable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

• 4+ years of experience managing financial or other areas related to accounting

• Sarbanes-Oxley or internal controls implementation and/or experience

• Financial ERP experience, Workday preferred

• Policy writing experience preferred

• Certified Accountant preferred

• 3+ years managing companies or wide operations departments

• Option to work from home