Senior Finance Analyst

CHEP; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP in Mexico City seeks a Senior Financial Analyst - LATAM to oversee accounting and financial reporting across LATAM, ensuring IFRS and local GAAP compliance and alignment with corporate policies. You will liaise with cross-functional teams, external firms, and auditors to drive accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Requires 5 years in accounting/financial reporting within multinational settings, strong Excel and SAP skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience managing accounting activities across LATAM or multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP regulations.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, semi-annual, and year-end close activities with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries maintaining general ledger integrity.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Coordinate with Tax, AP, and Collections to ensure compliant operations.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a finance professional with strong expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across Latin America? Join our team and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of financial records across multiple LATAM countries while supporting strategic business decisions.

About the Role

As a Senior Financial Analyst - LATAM, you will be responsible for managing accounting and financial reporting activities across the region, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, IFRS standards, and corporate policies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external accounting firms, auditors, and business stakeholders to drive excellence in financial operations and reporting.

What you bring to the team?

• Lead month-end, semi-annual, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.


• Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.


• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding accounting items promptly.


• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, IFRS standards, and internal accounting policies.


• Prepare and review statutory financial statements across LATAM countries.


• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends to support informed business decisions.


• Review and approve BRACS submissions.


• Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules, technical accounting documentation, and remediation activities.


• Coordinate with Tax, Accounts Payable, and Collections teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations.


• Manage relationships with external accounting providers and local accounting firms.


• Support financial reporting, performance management, and compliance initiatives across the region.


• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, automation, and system efficiencies.


• Provide guidance on regulatory changes and accounting compliance requirements.


• Act as a key finance partner across multiple functions to ensure consistency in financial reporting and accounting practices.

Your Experience:

Intermediate level of English, 5 year of experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Strong experience in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance within multinational environments.


• Proven experience managing accounting activities across multiple LATAM countries.


• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP regulations.


• Advanced experience with SAP and financial accounting processes.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.


• Working knowledge of Hyperion and financial planning/reporting tools.


• Experience supporting statutory audits and regulatory filings.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.