Financial Accounting Specialist

Motherson Group; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Motherson Group is seeking a Financial Accounting Specialist to manage the Mexican accounting, tax, payroll, and financial reporting processes in line with local regulations and Group policies.

The role requires 3–6 years of general accounting and tax experience, SAP proficiency, and advanced Excel skills. You will prepare statements, monitor closings, and coordinate with tax advisors for compliant filings, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or public accounting.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in general accounting and tax compliance.
• Experience with the full accounting cycle of a Mexican legal entity.
• Knowledge of Mexican Financial Reporting Standards; IFRS desirable.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and monthly closings.
• Experience with SAP in accounting or finance modules is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Industry experience in automotive or manufacturing preferred.
• Languages: Advanced in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and maintain accounting transactions in SAP, ensuring accuracy and proper classification.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations including bank accounts, payables, receivables, payroll, taxes, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany balances.
• Prepare financial reports for Senior Finance Director and Group Finance teams.
• Support calculation and submission of federal and local tax obligations, ensuring compliance with Mexican requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and accounting providers, reviewing their calculations and deliverables.
• Support cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, audits, and documentation, contributing to internal controls.
• Demonstrate strong numerical skills and a high level of organization and communication.

Skills

Advanced English

Advanced Spanish

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and ethical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Financial Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing and maintaining the Company’s accounting, tax, payroll, and financial reporting activities in accordance with Mexican regulations, corporate policies, and Group requirements.

Main Functions

• Record, review, and maintain accounting transactions in SAP, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and proper classification of financial information.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closings, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements, supporting schedules, and required accounting adjustments.
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations, including bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies or unusual movements.
• Prepare financial reports, account analyses, and presentations for the Senior Finance Director and Group Finance teams.
• Support the calculation, review, and timely submission of federal and local tax obligations, ensuring compliance with Mexican tax requirements, including CFDIs, electronic accounting, tax withholdings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and accounting service providers, providing required information and reviewing their calculations, reports, and deliverables.
• Support cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, payment controls, intercompany transactions, audits, and requests from advisors, authorities, and Group Finance, while maintaining complete documentation and contributing to process and internal control improvements.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare financial information for local and international stakeholders.
• Proactive, responsible, and results-oriented approach.
• High level of professional ethics, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or public accounting.
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in general accounting and tax compliance is a MUST. Financial reporting, or related positions desired.
• Experience actively participating in the complete accounting cycle of a Mexican legal entity.
• Knowledge of Mexican Financial Reporting Standards and local accounting and tax requirements. IFRS knowledge is desirable
• Experience preparing financial statements, account reconciliations, and monthly closing entries.
• Experience supporting tax calculations, CFDI requirements, electronic accounting, and statutory filings.
• Experience with SAP in accounting or finance modules is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Industry experience in automotive or manufacturing preferred.
• Languages: Advanced in English and Spanish.