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Position overview
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the new GBS Americas Center in Guadalajara, Mexico. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for allnex as we strengthen our presence in the Americas and scale our operations efficiently across the region.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we remain unwavering in our commitment to fostering a unified and collaborative culture across all our locations. The GBS Americas will serve as a hub of innovation and excellence, driving our mission to deliver superior solutions and services to our valued customers.
The Financial Specialist will be responsible for performing monthly general ledger accounting activities and assisting the Finance Controller with controlling activities, processes, and applicable internal and external audits for their assigned entity. Additionally, will proactively follow up with various parties within the organization to communicate progress during the closing period, resolve issues related to the general ledger and other activities, and work closely with the respective Finance Controller.
Responsibilities
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process in compliance with Group (IFRS) within the corporate deadlines for the responsible entity, including reviewing accrual accounts and booking accruals.
- Prepare and enter manual journal entries to the General Ledger, and prepare tax provision calculations, ensuring they are reported correctly in the tax reporting tool.
- Upload the Trial Balance into the consolidation reporting tool (SAP-BPC) and reconcile it with the ERP source system.
- Prepare reconciliations, obtain approvals in accordance with accepted requirements, and follow up to resolve reconciling differences.
- Ensure timely and thorough reporting required by Central Finance functions (Consolidation, Business Analysis, Tax, Treasury, and Credit Control).
- Manage the responsible entity according to the Group’s Accounting & Reporting Manual (ARM) and internal policies, and support the Finance Controller in preparing and filing annual local financial statements.
- Assist the Finance Controller with the external financial audit conducted by the Group-appointed auditor.
- Support the Finance Controller in ensuring corporate tax returns are prepared correctly, reviewed with the Central Tax team, and submitted in accordance with government deadlines.
Required skills and experience
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controlling, preferably in a multinational environment
- Solid understanding of IFRS and local accounting standards, with hands-on experience in general ledger and tax provision processes
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SAP, BlackLine, and BPC (or similar ERP and reporting tools)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across teams and functions
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to dynamic environments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent are preferred.
We offer
Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
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