Senior Accountant

McKinsey; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Colombia seeks a diligent Accounting professional to execute and maintain core accounting processes for the Colombia Office, ensuring monthly results are accurate and policy-compliant. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet activity, while supporting cross-functional finance partners.

You will collaborate with local stakeholders, contribute to audits, tax, and governance requirements, and help drive continuous process improvements with a growth

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting.
• CPA registered with the Central Board of Accountants of Colombia and authorized to sign financial statements.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in professional services/consulting environment or multinationals.
• Excellent knowledge of local accounting rules and local taxes.
• Relevant experience with external auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and entrepreneurially, managing and prioritizing deadlines effectively.
• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders within the office.
• Advanced SAP knowledge.
• Fluent level language skills in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain core accounting processes for the Colombia Office, ensuring compliance with firm policies and accuracy of monthly results, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review P&L and balance sheet activity, investigate variances, and escalate complex issues.
• Collaborate with FGO and finance partners to support reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Provide accounting analysis and reporting support to local stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Support audit, tax, and governance requirements applicable to the location.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Independence and entrepreneurship

Communication

Attention to deadlines

SAP experience

Education

University degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (Colombia)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be responsible for executing and maintaining strong controls in compliance with firm accounting policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of monthly financial results for the Colombia Office, managing both statutory and US GAAP accounts. You will own defined accounting processes within your location and support related initiatives with appropriate guidance, contributing to continuous improvement in processes, controls, reporting, and compliance. You will execute and maintain core accounting processes for the Colombia Office, ensuring compliance with firm policies and accuracy of monthly results, including journal entries, allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations. You will also review P&L and balance sheet activity for Colombia Office, investigate variances, and escape complex or judgment-based matters to the direct manager as appropriate. You will collaborate with FGO and finance partners to support reconciliations, reporting requirements, and resolution of accounting issues impacting the location. You will provide accounting analysis and reporting support to local stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial information. You may also support audit, tax, and governance requirements applicable to the location in accordance with firm standards and local regulations.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• University degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant registered with the “Central Board of Accountants of Colombia”, authorized to sign financial statements
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in professional services/consulting environment or multinationals
• Excellent knowledge of local accounting rules and local taxes
• Relevant experience with external auditing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and entrepreneurially, managing and prioritizing deadlines effectively
• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders within the office
• Advanced technical knowledge as relevant (eg, SAP)
• Fluent level language skills in Spanish and English

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.