Finance Officer ( Accounting)
Guadalajara - Mexico
Job Summary
- Prepare record and review journal entries and accounting transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Perform monthly General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Conduct bank reconciliations across multiple currencies including MXN and USD.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements management reports schedules and audit working papers.
- Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and applicable financial reporting standards.
- Record and manage intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
- Reconcile balances between related companies and investigate variances.
- Maintain intercompany loan schedules and update accrued interest calculations.
- Support intercompany invoicing processes and compliance with internal agreements.
- Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for all intercompany activities.
- Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors particularly U.S.-based suppliers.
- Process invoices accurately and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate approval workflows and payment processing through banking platforms.
- Monitor outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Record and allocate expenses across multiple cost centers.
- Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for cost allocations.
- Review and validate expense documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Support financial analysis related to operational and trading company activities.
- Support payroll processes and related accounting entries.
- Collaborate with departments across the business to ensure timely financial information.
- Assist the Financial Accountant with key finance functions and ad hoc projects.
- Support internal controls process improvements and standardization initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for automation and workflow efficiencies.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Minimum 45 years experience in general accounting within multinational companies or multi-entity group structures.
- General accounting and month-end close processes.
- Intercompany accounting reconciliations and loan management.
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Cost center allocations and expense management.
- Multi-currency bank reconciliations.
- Vendor management across international markets.
- Payroll accounting and related financial entries.
- Experience working with ERP systems preferably NetSuite.
- Strong working knowledge of Contpaqi and banking portals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Outlook and Teams.
- Experience with accounting software such as Nomipaqi is advantageous.
- Knowledge of government portals (SAT IMSS Infonavit SUA) is desirable but not required.
- Highly responsible reliable and self-motivated.
- Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage high workloads.
- Proactive in following up on outstanding items and driving resolutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.
- Comfortable working across cultures and time zones.
- Advanced English (required) with the ability to communicate effectively with U.S. vendors and international teams on a daily basis.
- Work within a multinational organization operating across Mexico Peru and the United States.
- Gain exposure to complex international accounting and intercompany structures.
- Hybrid working environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to process improvements and financial excellence.
- Be part of a professional supportive and high-performing finance team.
Required Skills:
Technical & Analytical Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently. Personal Attributes Highly responsible reliable and self-motivated. Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage high workloads. Proactive in following up on outstanding items and driving resolutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset. Comfortable working across cultures and time zones.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related 45 years experience in general accounting within multinational companies or multi-entity group practical experience in:General accounting and month-end close accounting reconciliations and loan payable and accounts center allocations and expense -currency bank management across international markets.