**PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts per reconciliation schedule in various processes such as, banks, fixed assets, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and others. Work towards resolution of open items partnering with Business Units and other departments.
- Perform and collaborate in the accounting closing process carrying out specific tasks on a timely manner.
- Prepare and post Manual Journal Entries as requested.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly accruals.
- Ensure targets and expected deliverables are met according to the SLA guidelines
- Carry out a knowledge transfer process
- Identify potential areas for process improvements and highlight to Supervisors and Continuous Improvement Team towards standardization and optimization of processes
- Support internal and external audit processes collaborating with the supervision of the area to meet deliverables and address explanations
- Participate in the reporting process of financial statements in a monthly basis.
- Develop analysis and information as requested by the Business Units.
**EDUCATION/LANGUAGE**
- Associates or BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration
- Excellent communication both verbal and written in English (B2+)
**EXPERIENCE/SKILLS**
- More than two years of experience in general accounting or Big 4 environment (audit, consulting, accounting, etc.)
- Shared Services environments experience is preferred.
- Knowledge, insight and experience in (financial) administrative (accounting) processes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
- Oracle / SAP or other ERP experience is preferred. Hyperion or other reporting system is also preferred.
- Experience in Shared Services environment is preferred.