Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant, your future opportunity?

As a Financial Accountant, you will maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data in the systems to ensure reporting according to regulations and company requirements.

You'll report to the Accounting Manager, based in our Bogota site working 4 days at the office and 1 day remote.

In this exciting opportunity, you'll:

General Accounting

• Perform Balance Sheet and profit and loss reviews.
• Investigate major variances and follow up for resolution following the predefined timetable set by Corporate Reporting.
• Provide regular analysis for major variances and for any other needs.
• Perform troubleshooting related to General Accounting entries and involving share services to make required adjustments.
• Support in the preparation of financial statements.

Accounts Reconciliations

• Perform Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation.
• Identify problem areas in processes and work with the relevant teams to create solutions.
• Internal controls over financial accounting and reporting (ICON) and Local IM&S controls
• Maintain dashboard – ensure controls have been accomplished
• Perform spot checks.

Fixed Assets

• Manage fixed assets.

Taxes

• Perform accounting tasks related to general taxes, including VAT, ICA, and Timbre tax processing.

Other activities

• Responsible for reporting to government bodies (annual and monthly DANE surveys, Registry of proponents, SuperSociedades and any other that is required)

You?

Your professional profile includes:

• Qualified Financial Accountant (professional license).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 4 years' experience in similar roles.
• Intermediate English
• SAP experience and Excel.
• Analytical skills·

We offer the following benefits:

• Annual bonus.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Onsite lunch facility.
• Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.