Accountant - Latin Americas
CAE
About This Role
MAIN TASKS:
Create financial statements, reporting and any related variance analysis.
Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRS.
Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial information including execution of the overall financial close process.
Complete internal and external audit activities to meet deadlines.
Analyze financial data and maintain financial models to accurately project financial results.
Ensure all stakeholders receive timely, accurate updates at least monthly to assess performance and proactively steer decisions.
Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities.
Collaborate with business partners to ensure forecasts and analysis are relevant and any gaps to financial targets are identified
Challenge business partners on revenue and cost trends when financial drivers indicate areas of opportunity or potential risks
Perform ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business drivers
Manage the external service providers to delivery accurate and timely information
Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Manager
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
University degree in accounting, finance or related field required
CPA license preferred
MBA or graduate degree preferred
Advanced Spanish is required and English preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required.
Experience creating and overseeing financial statements, reports and models
Experienced in tax matters preferred
Knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices is preferred
Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred
CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:
Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes
Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries.
Ability to manage priorities and take decisions as finance country leader.
Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand action items
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to leaders
Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
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