Contador Senior con Enfoque en Auditoría

Placements24; Culiacán; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Accountant in Culiacán, Sinaloa, MX with a strong focus on audit readiness and internal controls. The role blends in-office responsibilities at the Culiacán location with remote work flexibility and requires senior accounting expertise, knowledge of NIF, and COSO frameworks.

The ideal candidate will lead external audits, prepare financial statements, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with significant exposure to audit processes.
• Strong understanding of Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF) and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience working with external auditors is essential.
• CPA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute accounting operations, ensuring adherence to accounting standards (NIF) and company policies.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Lead the coordination and facilitation of external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure operational efficiency.
• Reconcile complex accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, performing variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Support the Finance Manager with financial analysis and special projects.
• Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders regarding financial matters.

Skills

Audit readiness

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Senior Accountant with a strong focus on audit readiness and internal controls to join their finance department in **Culiacán, Sinaloa, MX**. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity of financial data, facilitating smooth external audits, and strengthening internal control processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit procedures, coupled with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. This position adopts a hybrid work model, combining in-office responsibilities at our **Culiacán, Sinaloa, MX** location with remote work flexibility. You will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute accounting operations, ensuring adherence to accounting standards (NIF) and company policies.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Lead the coordination and facilitation of external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure operational efficiency.
• Reconcile complex accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, performing variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Support the Finance Manager with financial analysis and special projects.
• Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders regarding financial matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with significant exposure to audit processes.
• Strong understanding of Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF) and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience working with external auditors is essential.
• CPA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. This hybrid role provides flexibility while working in **Culiacán, Sinaloa, MX**. Join a reputable company dedicated to financial integrity and operational excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment where your expertise in accounting and audit support is highly valued, contributing to the company's overall success and stability.