Assistant Controller

Marsh; Perímetro Urbano Santiago de Cali; Híbrido; COP 180.000.000 - 280.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marsh in Colombia seeks an Assistant Controller to join the Controller Team in Cali or Bogotá. This hybrid role requires three in-office days weekly and covers diverse accounting and reporting duties.

Responsibilities include shaping controllership strategies, ensuring US GAAP/IFRS compliance, driving close processes, and guiding less-experienced staff across multiple countries. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in similar roles (insurance preferred), 3+ years in leadership,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, economics or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in similar roles, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in team leadership and people management, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Fluency in English (Level C2) and Spanish.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Define controllership objectives and automation priorities.
• Ensure the integrity of financial information under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Control cash flow and oversee close processes.
• Communicate audit results and control issues clearly.
• Review complex journal entries and reconciliations; guide junior staff across countries.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

US GAAP IFRS knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Company: Marsh

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Controller Team. This role will be based in in Cali or Bogotá, Colombia . This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office

Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller in defining strategies and objectives for the Controllership function, maintaining the internal control environment and SOX compliance, ensuring the remediation of control deficiencies, and making final decisions on escalated issues to 6 countries (Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Venezuela Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico). Responsible for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and team performance; supports hiring, performance evaluation, and succession planning processes for the Controllership team.

This position is for a seasoned professional individual contributor in General Accounting, Accounting Policy & Advisory in US GAP and IFRS, or Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance and Cash Control who works independently with minimal supervision. Under general direction, responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and reports, accounting policy, financial reporting, and disclosure issues. This role provides guidance to less experienced staff on more complex accounting entries, reconciliations and analysis.

We will count on you to:

• Support the strategy and definition of Controllership objectives (including automation priorities).
• Ensure the integrity of financial information in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Control cash flow.
• Ensure a clear communication plan regarding audit results and control issues.
• Review significant variances in reconciliations and the monthly closing, ensuring the quality, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. Reviews and approves the most complex journal entries. Analyzes, maintains and approves the general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and administrative systems
• Analyzes revenue and/or expense reports; coordinates revenue and expense accruals and ensures timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close. Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts, administrative systems, financial statement line items, and related disclosures, including Management's discussion and analysis. Findings may be presented to senior management.
• Verifies work of and provides guidance to less experienced levels of accountants. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.
• Research accounting policy or reporting issues and prepare position paper/policy on the related subject. Prepare financial statements and disclosures and reconcile appropriate support information.
• Support hiring, performance evaluation, and succession planning processes for the Controllership team.
• Provide executive summaries on the department's performance and risks to the Controller.
• Maintain excellent communication and ongoing interaction with Controllership functions-including Accounting Operations, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, and Tax Compliance-as well as with FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) teams.
• Own SOX/internal control environment and ensure remediation of control gaps
• Final decision-maker for escalations
• Accountable for KPI targets and team performance outcomes
• Ensure clear communication plan for audit outcomes and control issues
• Reviews internal processes and procedures and provides recommendations to management to improve these processes and procedures. Assists management in the development and implementation of internal accounting policies, procedures and processes; may assist in the transition to and from teams both onshore and offshore, as necessary.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in same roles, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in team leadership and people management, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with fluency in English (Level C2) and Spanish.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

What makes you stand out:

• Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a focus on building collaborative relationships across departments.
• Experience driving change management and process optimization in complex, fast-paced environments.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where