Argentine Accountant – GAAP, Tax & Audit Lead

Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines (PIL) in Argentina seeks an experienced Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll operations for Buenos Aires. You will manage month/quarter/year-end close, statutory statements, tax provisions, and HQ reporting while coordinating with auditors and regional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years in shipping/accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (Oracle/SAP), and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5–10 years of accounting, tax, controlling, and external audit in shipping/logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Local GAAP and tax regulations (IVA, Renta).
• ERP knowledge: Oracle, SAP; Oracle preferred.
• Advanced Excel for financial analysis and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing per local GAAP.
• Maintain statutory accounting and ensure audit readiness.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, payroll accruals.
• Oversee payroll accounting and social security compliance.
• Coordinate with HQ for consolidation and regulatory reporting.
• Validate intercompany charges and cross-border transactions.
• Ensure internal controls and DoA adherence.
• Manage treasury, banking, and cash flow forecasting.
• Support Oracle GFS localization and data migration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Effective communication

Payroll knowledge

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Oracle GFS

Job description

Pacific International Lines (PIL) in Argentina seeks an experienced Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll operations for Buenos Aires. You will manage month/quarter/year-end close, statutory statements, tax provisions, and HQ reporting while coordinating with auditors and regional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years in shipping/accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (Oracle/SAP), and advanced Excel skills.