Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
Ensure accurate financial statements under Colombian statutory accounting (local GAAP and regulatory requirements) and IFRS (group reporting).
Review and approve all key accounting areas: Revenue recognition (T&M, milestone-based, managed services), Accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, Payroll accounting and benefits, Fixed assets and depreciation, Intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Deliver monthly management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary in English.
Ensure full compliance with all Colombian tax and regulatory obligations, including: Income tax, IVA (VAT), ICA, Withholding taxes (retenciones), Payroll taxes and parafiscales.
Lead weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting for a US$6–8M revenue entity.
Act as main point of contact for external auditors and maintain continuous audit readiness with strong documentation and reconciliations.
Partner with Operations and Commercial teams on customer and project profitability, cost management, and financial review of contracts.
Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of 4–5 members.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Contador Público certification.
8–12 years of progressive finance experience in Colombia.
Proven experience as Finance Controller / Senior Accounting Manager in a services environment.
Strong hands-on expertise in: o IFRS and Colombian statutory accounting o Local taxation and compliance o Audit and internal controls o Treasury and cash management
Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
Experience managing a team of 4–5 finance professionals.