Financial Accountant (9 month fixed term contract)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated financial accountant for a 9 months assignment to join our dynamic finance team in Rotork, Mexico. This role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of our financial records and the effectiveness of our internal control environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Controls:
• Maintain and improve the internal control procedures
• Document procedures to ensure those are reflected into manual processes and new ERP D365
• Collaborate with various departments to remediate control deficiencies.
• Accounts Receivable:
• Manage the collections process, including following up with the client a weekly receivables report
• Monitor customer accounts, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies.
• Generate aging reports and analyze outstanding receivables.
• General Accounting:
• Support quarterly, month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial data to provide insightful reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican accounting standards and regulations.
• Other:
• Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc projects and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks
• Experience with accounts receivable management and collections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Champion the use of PowerBI, promoting use & the development of skills within the wider team/function
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).

Personal Specification

• Demonstrate integrity and honesty
• Capable of communicating at all levels
• Demonstrate an appetite and ability to work collaboratively in a complex and matrixed business
• Able to work with people with different cultures throughout the region
• Able to thrive in a changing business, embracing ambiguity and solving complex problems