IB Accounting Senior Analyst

Scotia; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 40,000,000 - 65,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia, is seeking an Accounting/Finance professional to contribute to the Finance Service Unit. The role handles journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and generation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal policies.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 1–2 years’ relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities, with advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 1–2 years of experience.
• Experience with computerized ledger systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• English level advanced.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships.
• Process and/or perform journal entries/reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Generate financial reports and statements.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend resolutions.
• Prepare and record financial transactions according to policy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and keep procedures up to date.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

English advanced

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Finance related, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Computerized ledger systems

Job description

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Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Finance Service Unit’s accounting area ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures and guarantee the reasonableness of accounting information under the scope of the Accounting Team in Bogotá.

Accountabilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Processes and/or performs journal entries/reconciliations and variance analysis, as required
• Generate financial reports and statements
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Prepared and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations
• Attend meetings as required by team leaders.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for the team
• Keep Desktop Training Procedures (DTP) documents for relevant processes up to date.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Reporting Relationships (Job Titles only)

• Primary Manager: (include secondary Manager if applicable) Senior Manager, Finance Services Unit
• Direct Reports: Not applicable
• Shared Reports (solid/dotted if applicable): Not applicable

Dimensions

• Solve and quickly respond to internal and external requirements needs for the consolidation of the Financial Statements.
• Participate in Finance and business related projects in areas of responsibility
• Develop and improve the tasks assigned
• Generate and apply the best practices in all the different processes
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to understand financial statements, their components and disclosure requirements (IFRS)

Education / Experience / Other Information (include only those that are specific to the role)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Finance related, or Business Administration
• 1 -2 years of experience in similar roles.
• Experience with computerized ledger systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Communication Skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
• English level advanced.

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota

Scotia GBS is a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia created to support different processes of the Bank and the development and execution of its global services strategy in 15 countries in the Americas. It is composed of 7 service units. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaGBS, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.