Finance Manager

Bogotá - Colombia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

About the RoleOur 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 w...

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.