Senior Accountant, Colombia Office — Global Compliance

McKinsey & Company; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Colombia is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain strong controls, ensure accurate monthly results for the Colombia Office, and oversee statutory and US GAAP accounts.

You will own core processes, support reconciliations and reporting, collaborate with finance partners, and assist audits, tax and governance requirements. A university degree in accounting and a Colombian CPA license are required, with 3+ years in professional services or multinationals.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting.
• CPA registered with the Central Board of Accountants of Colombia.
• 3+ years accounting experience in professional services or multinationals.
• Excellent knowledge of local accounting rules and local taxes.
• Experience with external auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and entrepreneurial, managing deadlines effectively.
• Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain strong controls in line with firm accounting policies and ensure monthly results accuracy for the Colombia Office.
• Own defined accounting processes for the location and support related initiatives with guidance.
• Execute core accounting processes: journal entries, allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review P&L and balance sheet activity for Colombia, investigate variances and escalate complex matters.
• Collaborate with FGO and finance partners to support reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide accounting analysis and reporting support to local stakeholders.
• Support audit, tax, and governance requirements applicable to the location.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent working

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

MS Office

SAP

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Accounting

CPA registered with Central Board of Accountants of Colombia

3+ years accounting experience

Experience in professional services/consulting or multinationals

Knowledge of local accounting rules and taxes

Tools

SAP

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Colombia is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain strong controls, ensure accurate monthly results for the Colombia Office, and oversee statutory and US GAAP accounts.

You will own core processes, support reconciliations and reporting, collaborate with finance partners, and assist audits, tax and governance requirements. A university degree in accounting and a Colombian CPA license are required, with 3+ years in professional services or multinationals.