About the Role
Our client is seeking a Finance & Procurement Lead to manage the full scope of finance operations in Colombia including accounting and procurement activities. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting smooth month-end and year-end closings and compliance with both local and global addition the position oversees vendor management procurement processes and collaboration with external accounting partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee finance operations in Colombia including accounting and procurement ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
- Maintain a solid understanding of financial reporting structures and general ledgers across multiple entities and locations.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual closings.
- Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports on schedule.
- Partner with the Global Controllership team to support a smooth and accurate year-end audit.
- Supervise the external accounting firm on day-to-day activities such as vendor payments and payroll accounting.
- Support the VP of Finance with special projects including automation initiatives and acquisition integrations.
- Coordinate with vendors to source goods and services in line with business needs and deadlines.
- Assist in vendor evaluation onboarding and ongoing performance management.
- Negotiate pricing service levels and contract terms to optimize costs and reduce risks.
- Manage vendor contracts and agreements ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation.
- Oversee the full Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle from purchase orders to delivery tracking and invoice processing.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Legal Finance Operations and Projects to streamline procurement workflows.
- Monitor vendor performance address disputes and resolve discrepancies with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide procurement reports cost analysis and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA or Masters degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting standards.
- Experience with Oracle applications.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.