About the role
Location: Bogota
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Supports effective financial operations by executing accounting processes, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, consolidating financial data, and providing analysis to support decision-making. Ensures accuracy of financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting. Contributes to financial planning consistency and operational efficiency to support profitability and business performance.
Key Responsibilities: Accounting Management and Financial Control: • Executes and monitors accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data. • Supports month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing reconciliations and required documentation. • Ensures compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and local GAAP through proper documentation and adherence to procedures. • Identifies discrepancies or variances and supports investigation and resolution. Financial Planning and Budgeting: • Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by gathering data and performing initial analysis. • Prepares standard reports and contributes to monthly business reviews with variance analysis against budget and prior periods. • Supports financial planning processes by maintaining data accuracy and consistency in financial systems. • Provides operational support to business partners with financial data and insights. Financial Analysis and Business Support: • Performs detailed financial analysis on performance trends, costs, and profitability drivers. • Supports evaluation of store performance and investment initiatives through data analysis. • Prepares reports and dashboards to track key KPIs and highlight performance gaps. • Contributes to identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost control. Cash Management: • Supports daily and weekly cash monitoring and reporting activities. • Assists in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning. • Performs cash reconciliations and investigates discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams. • Ensures adherence to cash handling procedures and internal policies.
Key Relationships: • Local and regional Finance teams • FP&A and Controlling teams • Commercial and operational stakeholders • Internal and external auditors
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy • Proficiency in financial systems and Excel / data tools / BI • Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • 3-5 years of experience in accounting IFRS • Intermediate English Level (B1/B2)
