Assistant Controller

Michael Page; Colombia; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 140,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Colombia to support US GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes. The role requires hands-on GAAP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with international stakeholders.

You will contribute to reconciliations, asset accounting, and internal controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience working with US GAAP.
• Experience working with international companies.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead key components of the month-end and year-end close process.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger balances with operational subledgers.
• Manage accounting controls related to corporate expenses and credit cards.
• Oversee fixed asset and fleet accounting activities and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes, controls, and data quality.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead key components of the month-end and year-end close process.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger balances with operational subledgers.
• Manage accounting controls related to corporate expenses and credit cards.
• Oversee fixed asset and fleet accounting activities and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes, controls, and data quality.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience working with US GAAP.
• Experience working with or international companies.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Advanced English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with and international stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, and SUMIFS.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Undefined employment contract through Michael Page.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Exposure to an international environment and global teams.
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced organization.