Job Role: Financial Controller
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our team. This individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records, ensuring proper accounting entries, and supporting closing activities each month and year.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately record all transactions in a timely manner to maintain current financial and accounting records.
- Create, validate, and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, reclasses, and adjustments to ensure financial accuracy.
- Carry out monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities to deliver complete and precise financial results.
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as intercompany, fixed assets, prepaid items, and other control accounts to ensure data accuracy.
- Review account fluctuations and resolve discrepancies to guarantee accurate financial information.
- Prepare detailed schedules and documentation required for financial statements and audit processes.
- Work closely with AP, AR, payroll, and other finance functions to guarantee correct transaction posting.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and relevant standards (Mexican NIF, IFRS, US GAAP).
- Support the planning and execution of internal and external audits.
- Provide reliable ledger information and supporting documents for tax filings and compliance.
- Take part in month-end and year-end close meetings, sharing updates and addressing issues.
- Oversee fixed asset records and depreciation processes for Mexico, IFRS/IFRS 16, and US GAAP reporting requirements.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting by supplying historical financial data and analysis.
- Suggest improvements to streamline processes and strengthen compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance having similar responsibilities.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- SAP experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Cash flow forecasting experience.
- Knowledge of Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF), IFRS, and US GAAP.
- Experience reporting various financial results, including IFRS for group reporting, Mexico reporting, US reporting.
- Experience in the automotive industry and international companies or Big Four companies.
Location
Huejotzingo, Puebla, Mexico.