Financial Controller LATAM

This position will lead the finance function of Latam as it is part of the Global Accounting & Control organization, and the position responsibilities include:

• Manage and lead the Accounting and Controlling function, including the implementation of consistent and effective business processes that enhance the Share Service Centers
• Provide primary coordination for activities and alignment between Finance, Accounting and Controllership, Tax, Treasury, SSC, AP, AR and other areas
• Provide financial support to the Business Finance and OPS Finance through advices and timely accurate reporting,
• Lead and manage all aspects associated with Accounting, Auditing and Controllership management compliance with related policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely compliance with statutory and tax requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Lead the Balance Sheet and P&L reviews been owner of all processes, responding for variances and mitigating risks when they are identified.
• Maintain an appropriate internal control environment and Lead the SOX controls ensuring that everything is working according to policies and procedures.
• Team development prepare a succession plan

SCOPE

• Management of general accounting processes including historical financial reporting
• Manage the internal control environment including SOX compliance as well as point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with Tax Team the fiscal and taxes audits.
• Manage treasury including bank relationships in accordance with global policies and guidelines.
• Provide support for general legal, administrative, and statutory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Public accountant
• 7-10 years’ experience leading finance functions
• Over 5 years experience handling Accounting in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Chile
• Strong knowledge of Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Chile´s fiscal books and tax reporting requirements including the TAX OPINION, DataStage and others.
• Experience handling SOX requirements.
• Experience in working with SAP and/or another ERP system
• Need to be hands on and if necessary, go into details until we understand what is happening.
• Familiarity with a shared service environment is a plus.