About the role - As an Accounting Specialist, you will perform accounting functions requiring full professional competency and specific experience. Your responsibilities will include dealing with and reporting to internal and external control authorities, account reconciliations, managing fixed assets (IAS 16), forex, compliance, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and deferred expenses. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff, among other duties. What you will do - Assist management in the implementation of new financial initiatives ensuring accurate andtimelyexecutionprojects to achieve timely and accurate results. - Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsfor a financial institution in Colombia. - Provide accounting expertise and support for the definition and implementation of the NetsuiteERP system. - Provide support for all local month-end processes to ensure timely and accurate issuance of financial statements. - Lead and oversee the execution and completion of internal and external audits - Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and internal controls. - Collaborate across Finance, OPS, and HR areas to increase efficiency in accounting/financial processes and strengthen interfaces between departments. - Prepare, reconcile, and analyze expenses, revenue, variances, and balance sheet accounts - Identify and propose process improvements and opportunities for automation within accounting functions. - Provide insightful reports, presentations, analyses, and information for projects and tasks under management. - Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement improvements in shared processes. - Manage and supervise intercompany transactions and complex account reconciliations What you need to succeed - Bachelor degree in Public Accounting - Have a valid professional card to sign financial statements - +5 years of proven experience as an accountant, desirable on financial companies - Proficiency in accounting software (Netsuite) and Microsoft Excel. - Advanced English level - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.