Senior General Accountant LATAM

1036 ROQUETTE MEXICO; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette seeks a Senior General Accountant for Mexico and Brazil, based in Querétaro. The role owns general accounting, period-end closing, intercompany, fixed assets, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Group standards and local regulations.

You will lead junior accountants, coordinate audits, improve controls, and develop SOPs while partnering with LATAM finance teams. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in general accounting, closing or reconciliations; shared services, GBS or audit experience is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Audit; specialization in Accounting Standards / IFRS; postgraduate studies in the area of expertise are desirable.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, with working knowledge of direct and indirect tax regulations (Mexico and Brazil), internal controls and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO; training on Datasul and Protheus is provided; experience in multi-system environments is a plus.
• BlackLine or equivalent reconciliation tool; advanced Excel and Power BI for reporting and data analysis; knowledge of automation, data analytics or AI tools is an asset (to be validated – see section 5).
• Fluent English; Spanish mandatory (Querétaro location).
• Portuguese is a plus due to regular interactions with stakeholders in Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Operational execution: Review and validate journal entries; post complex, judgmental or non-recurring entries.
• Coordinate closing on the assigned scope and review account reconciliations prepared by the team.
• Own intercompany reconciliation and resolve complex differences with counterparties.
• Act as R2R point of contact for FP&A, Tax and Treasury during closing, for the assigned scope.
• Manage relationships with local Finance teams and intercompany counterparties in Mexico and Brazil.
• Lead responses to audit requests and act as first point of contact on complex accounting matters.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests on Record-to-Report topics.
• Secure close calendar milestones and agreed service levels for the assigned scope.
• Design and update standard operating procedures, and onboard, train and coach the Junior General Accountants.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish required

IFRS knowledge

SAP FI/CO

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor in Finance/Accounting

IFRS specialization

Postgraduate studies desirable

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Datasul

Protheus

BlackLine

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

Role Purpose

The Senior General Accountant owns general accounting, period-end closing, account reconciliation, intercompany, fixed asset, and financial reporting activities for entities in Mexico and Brazil, ensuring compliance with Group standards, local regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks. The role is also responsible for reviewing and validating the work of Junior Accountants and supporting their ongoing development. This position is located in Querétaro, México.

Main Responsibilities

• Operational execution Review and validate journal entries; post complex, judgmental or non-recurring entries.
• Coordinate closing on the assigned scope and review account reconciliations prepared by the team.
• Own intercompany reconciliation and resolve complex differences with counterparties.
• Stakeholder interaction Act as R2R point of contact for FP&A, Tax and Treasury during closing, for the assigned scope.
• Manage relationships with local Finance teams and intercompany counterparties in Mexico and Brazil.
• Lead responses to audit requests and act as first point of contact on complex accounting matters.
• Resolve non-standard exceptions autonomously; elevate only critical or local-specific issues to the Supervisor Accounting - LATAM, with a documented analysis and recommendation.
• Control and compliance Review accounting reports and the quality of control evidence before sign-off.
• Ensure SOPs, controls and approval workflows are applied by the team.
• Perform second-level review of controls on journals, reconciliations and fixed-asset movements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests on Record-to-Report topics.
• Service quality and improvement Secure close calendar milestones and agreed service levels for the assigned scope.
• Analyze recurring errors and aged reconciling items and implement corrective actions with the Supervisor Accounting - LATAM.
• Design and update standard operating procedures, and onboard, train and coach the Junior General Accountants.
• Support process migrations and transitions, including knowledge transfer, documentation, and process standardization activities.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in general accounting, closing or reconciliations; shared services, GBS or audit experience is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Audit; specialization in Accounting Standards / IFRS; postgraduate studies in the area of expertise are desirable.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, with working knowledge of direct and indirect tax regulations (Mexico and Brazil), internal controls and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO; training on Datasul and Protheus is provided; experience in multi-system environments is a plus.
• BlackLine or equivalent reconciliation tool; advanced Excel and Power BI for reporting and data analysis; knowledge of automation, data analytics or AI tools is an asset (to be validated – see section 5).
• Fluent English; Spanish mandatory (Querétaro location).
• Portuguese is a plus due to regular interactions with stakeholders in Brazil.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

“AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com

Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.