Accounting Lead - Record to Report (R2R)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Colombia; A distancia; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Colombia seeks an Accounting Lead – Record to Report (R2R) to drive closing processes, ensure accuracy, and lead cross-functional accounting initiatives. You will set timelines, review entries, and coordinate with regional teams to resolve issues efficiently.

You will mentor staff, uphold US GAAP and IFRS standards, and contribute to process improvements and tool upgrades in a dynamic, global environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting with Colombian public accountant certification.
• Minimum five years in General Ledger, R2R, financial reporting and auditing; at least two in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS in complex contexts.
• Experience leading process governance and improvements; functional English at B2 level or higher.
• Practical experience with SAP or comparable ERP for financial reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Direct monthly closing timeline across entities ensuring accuracy and timely wrap-up.
• Evaluate and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and closing materials.
• Analyze complex accruals, prepaid balances, irregular transactions and manual entries.
• Serve as central contact for posting difficulties, roadblocks, and SOX compliance.
• Coordinate with regional controllers, AP, treasury, tax on closing matters.
• Represent accounting during internal and external audits and prepare documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and drive process governance and tool improvements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

US GAAP

IFRS

SAP

ERP systems

Process improvement

Communication

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Colombian Public Accountant certification

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Descripción del empleo

We're currently seeking an Accounting Lead – Record to Report (R2R) to join forces with our organization. This role positions you as the person responsible for accounting precision, control mechanisms, and process execution across a broad set of entities or a central segment of accounting functions. You'll be expected to provide direction on complicated accounting scenarios, lead cross-team efforts to resolve high-stakes issues, act as the department's voice during audit and leadership discussions, and verify that closing cycles, controls, and team outputs meet organizational benchmarks.ResponsibilitiesDirect the monthly closing timeline across assigned entities or operational areas, confirming full coverage, accuracy, and timely wrap-up of all key closing tasksEvaluate and authorize journal entries, accrual entries, reconciliation reports, variance commentary, and other closing materials produced by accounting staff, respecting segregation-of-duties standardsAnalyze complicated accruals, prepaid balances, irregular transactions, and manually recorded entries, questioning underlying premises to ensure proper accounting classificationTake on the role of central contact for addressing posting difficulties, closing roadblocks, interface malfunctions, gaps in supporting records, and judgment-driven accounting choices within your areaEnsure ongoing alignment with internal control systems, SOX compliance requirements, and formally documented closing stepsManage reconciliation work connecting source systems to SAP, confirming that noteworthy discrepancies receive proper investigation and correctionCoordinate with regional controllers, in-country accounting personnel, accounts payable, treasury, and tax teams, along with other involved parties, on closing matters, accounting questions, and procedural revisionsRepresent the accounting group during both internal and external audit processes, ensuring cohesive communication and well-prepared documentationMentor junior accounting staff by evaluating their work output and helping build their technical expertise and closing disciplineChampion projects targeting process refinement, standardization efforts, and evaluation of new tools, reporting systems, and workflow improvementsRequirementsBachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting, plus certification as a Colombian Public AccountantMinimum five years of experience across relevant finance areas such as General Ledger, record-to-report, financial reporting, and auditing, with at least two years in a leadership or supervisory positionReal-world experience in Corporate Finance or an equivalent supporting role, alongside solid grasp of financial procedures, standard business practices, and operational contextStrong capability in analysis and issue resolution, including recognizing problems, ranking their urgency, conveying them clearly, and formulating along with executing solutionsComprehensive understanding of US GAAP and IFRS principles, with a demonstrated track record applying them within complex or unconventional circumstancesDemonstrated experience leading process governance, improvement programs, and workflow streamliningSolid communication skills paired with functional English ability at B2 level or higher, allowing accurate interpretation of business needs and their translation into agentic architecture frameworksNice to havePrevious involvement with shared services models or accounting operations spanning several countries or business divisionsEmployment background at a Big Four organization or another highly regarded audit firmPractical experience using SAP or comparable ERP solutions for financial reporting and reconciliation tasksWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.