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Record to Report Director
2 years ago
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The position is accountable for the accounting operations of the entities under SSC Costa Rica scope Include North America, Latam, Europe). This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk. Also, responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with international financial reporting standards and Groupe policies.
In addition, this position is the Chief Accounting Officer for LATAM, meaning a main point of contact with Corporate CAO based in France.
Record to Report Director will implement and execute process strategies within the following broad functional areas:
- General Accounting, Reconciliations & Month-end
- Fixed Assets
- Bank reconciliations
- Intercompany Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Taxes
- Audits and internal control
Organization & Management:
- Recruitment, development, and career planning of the staff under her/his responsibility.
- Support the different internal stakeholders in all aspects related to corporate governance and policies.
- Drive process improvements and automation; implement standard processes and systems, in close collaboration and alignment with the Groupe.
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
Reporting & Compliance
- Lead the delivery of strong RTR processes including timely financial closings and accurate financial data reporting
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings and reporting
- Implement Corporate procedures and enforce adherence.
- Manage internal and external auditors while implementing adequate internal controls.
- Oversee banking and reconciliation activities.
- Work with team to assess efficiencies and develop strategies with the executive leaders to improve operations
- Partner with the global and regional functional and shared services teams, and country Finance teams to build out Financial shared services for the Costa Rica center.
- Oversee the ongoing operation for Costa Rica in accordance with established global processes and operational standards, and established service level agreements (SLA).
- Ensure country’s statutory requirements are met and internal controls are enforced
LATAM CAO:
- Approval of audited financial statements
- Implementation of corporate policies and guidelines
- Annual dividends
- IFRS 16 approval of updates
- Implementation of global initiatives within the region
- IC mismatches dispute and resolution
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent) and a minimum of 10 years of experience. Experience working in and across multiple countries and Shared Services environment
- Substantial working accounting knowledge including experience in general accounting, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and cash accounting
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with experience in process and quality analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to an Executive Level audience in both English and Spanish
- Embracing change while maintaining focus, energy, and drive
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in leading monthly financial close processes
- Prior experience using SAP
- Establishing and clearly communicating performance objectives and goals
- Ability to manage a large team including both direct and indirect reports
- Effective prioritization, follow-up skills and the ability to escalate issues when necessary.
- A customer focused service delivery specialist with global orientation.
- Strong influencing and leadership skills with the ability to challenge decisions & facilitate change.