Location: Bogota
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Supports effective financial operations by executing accounting processes, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, consolidating financial data, and providing analysis to support decision-making. Ensures accuracy of financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting. Contributes to financial planning consistency and operational efficiency to support profitability and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting Management and Financial Control:
- Executes and monitors accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Supports month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing reconciliations and required documentation.
- Ensures compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and local GAAP through proper documentation and adherence to procedures.
- Identifies discrepancies or variances and supports investigation and resolution.
- Financial Planning and Budgeting:
- Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by gathering data and performing initial analysis.
- Prepares standard reports and contributes to monthly business reviews with variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
- Supports financial planning processes by maintaining data accuracy and consistency in financial systems.
- Provides operational support to business partners with financial data and insights.
- Financial Analysis and Business Support:
- Performs detailed financial analysis on performance trends, costs, and profitability drivers.
- Supports evaluation of store performance and investment initiatives through data analysis.
- Prepares reports and dashboards to track key KPIs and highlight performance gaps.
- Contributes to identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost control.
- Cash Management:
- Supports daily and weekly cash monitoring and reporting activities.
- Assists in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Performs cash reconciliations and investigates discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Ensures adherence to cash handling procedures and internal policies.
Key Relationships
- Local and regional Finance teams
- FP&A and Controlling teams
- Commercial and operational stakeholders
- Internal and external auditors
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy
- Proficiency in financial systems and Excel / data tools / BI
- Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting IFRS
- Intermediate English Level (B1/B2)