Accounting Sr. Analyst

Levi Strauss; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,457,000 - 1,823,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading apparel company is seeking a Professional Accountant in Mexico City. This full-time position requires overseeing full-cycle accounting, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have over 10 years of accounting experience, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and strong analytical skills. The role includes assisting with audits and managing the finance team, making it essential for applicants to communicate effectively at all levels. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Formación

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
• Must be highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and self-sufficient.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and ensure compliant reporting.
• Support day-to-day general accounting and reporting activities.
• Participate in projects such as ERP implementations and acquisitions.

Conocimientos

Proactive decision-making

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking abilities

Fluency in English

Educación

BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Descripción del empleo

General Accounting Responsibilities

• The Professional Accountant will oversee full-cycle accounting, ensure accounting standards compliant reporting and guide a team of different functional areas at the Company. This role blends hands-on accounting execution with leadership, process optimization, and light internal client relationship management, reporting directly to Controller in Mexico
• Support day-to-day general accounting and reporting activities
• Prepare various reports to support external reporting requirements
• Actively participate in projects such as business segment sales, ERP implementations, acquisitions, among others
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes and provide financial analysis and insights to guide decision-making
• Serve as a point of contact for internal clients, providing accounting insights and clarity, with high impact for the Company
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Responsible for certain month & quarter end close activities such as:

• Manage full-cycle accounting: monthly close, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting
• Work cross functionally with department leaders to ensure their Operating expenses are correctly stated/prepare month end accruals for retail and general office
• Make recommendations on process improvements and standardization to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness within the organization
• Supervise and support the finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to staff members
• Lead and mentor staff vendor to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
• Other special projects as required

Assist with audit and statutory activities such as:

• Coordinate statutory audits request in accordance with the relevant laws and standards
• Collaborate in the execution of financial, compliance, and operational audits including the evaluation of internal controls
• Work together with our advisors in preparing financial statements and notes thereto
• Prepare, coordinate and support the local statutory requests such as the Statutory Auditor’s Report, Tax Authorities Audits among others

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required
• CPA or MBA equivalent strongly preferred
• Highly motivated, analytical, proactive, and self-sufficient
• Must be able to makehigh-impactdecisions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people on all levels, in person, via email or other digital format
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions
• Must have the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize
• Proficiency in SAP/Microsoft Office/Excel/AO.
• Working in shared service and/or outsourcing environment a plus
• Previous “Big 4” accounting experience preferred
• English fluency

Location

Mexico City

Full time

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