Experienced Analyst, Legal Entity Accounting

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Experienced Analyst – Legal Entity Accounting

Purpose:

The Experienced Analyst – Legal Entity Accounting is responsible for supporting statutory accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and external audit activities for a portfolio of legal entities. This role ensures the accurate preparation of statutory accounting deliverables, financial statements, reconciliations, and audit documentation in compliance with Local GAAP, IFRS/US GAAP, corporate policies, and internal control requirements.

The position partners closely with Country Tax Centers (CTCs), Tax, Compliance, Business Finance, and external auditors while demonstrating ownership of assigned entities and accounting processes.

You will be responsible for:

Statutory Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare statutory accounting deliverables and support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements.
• Prepare cash flow statements and financial reporting schedules.
• Perform reconciliations between local statutory records and corporate reporting figures.
• Analyze statutory accounting adjustments and reporting requirements.
• Support legal entity reporting and financial statement disclosures.
• Maintain complete and accurate statutory accounting documentation.

Audit & Compliance

• Support planning and execution of statutory audits.
• Coordinate auditor requests, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, SOX controls, and governance requirements.
• Assist in identifying and resolving accounting and reporting issues.
• Support implementation of policy changes and accounting requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Country Tax Centers, Tax, Compliance, Finance teams, and external auditors.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for statutory accounting activities within assigned entities.
• Support local regulatory obligations and reporting requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Support standardization and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and/or Local GAAP.
• Experience supporting financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Big Four firms (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG).
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or countries.
• SAP FI or equivalent ERP experience.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience with business analytics and reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Statutory Accounting
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Cash Flow Preparation
• External Audit Management
• IFRS / US GAAP / Local GAAP
• SOX & Internal Controls
• SAP / ERP Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability & Ownership
• Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, ATM Reconciliation, Audit Management, Budgeting, Business Behavior, Communication, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Management, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Numerically Savvy, Problem Solving