South America Controller - Lima, Perú - Driscoll's

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About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating Controllership activities in South America region, ensuring a proper internal control environment in partnership with DSH Controller. This role will direct and coordinate a timely monthly close process and other financial reporting deliverables (ensuring compliance with US GAAP and statutory GAAP), acting as the point of contact with internal and external auditors. This leader will continuously evaluate and implement accounting processes, including assistance with ERP implementation.

The ideal candidate would be someone who can build strong relationships with other areas to identify and implement strategic initiatives, including overseeing statutory requirements in the region.

Responsibilities

Review & present monthly/quarterly consolidated reports (USGAAP & Local) ensuring they are produced on a timely basis.

Evaluate, implement, and enforce accounting processes.

Approve monthly reconciliations for Balance Sheet accounts

Compliance with Internal Controls over financial reporting.

Manage staff under role to promote development & collaboration plan (promoting Driscoll's culture).

Support with tax compliance activities throughout the fiscal year (filing tax reports, VAT, Withholding taxes, etc.).

Coordinates between the different areas to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.

Direct and supervise transactional services (AR, AP, Payroll, FA).

Ensures all accounting tasks and transactions are completed in a timely and accurately manner.

Assists in auditing activities (internal & external) by providing the necessary information.

Supervising accounting activities under this role (i.e., lead/supervisor accounting).

Ensures that all necessary documents are always requested, collected, and compiled in a timely manner.

Establish and maintain fiscal files (statutory) and records to document transactions.

Collaborate with other areas for strategic initiatives

Collaborate and assist with ERP Implementation.

Other Controllership duties

Candidate Profile

Requirements:

Bachelor of Accounting.

Certified Public Accountant

Big Four experience desired.

Master is a plus

3+ years of proven working experience as Controller or similar role.

Experience in Multinational entities.

10+ years of experience in accounting/controllership roles.

Areas of experience: Accounting & Finance, Transactional Services (Payroll, AP, AR), Internal Controls, Taxation, Auditing, Agricultural /Cost accounting is a plus.

US GAAP accounting knowledge. (Advanced)

Consolidation process of financial statements. (Advanced)

Operational & Financial Internal Controls. (Advanced)

Microsoft Office (Advanced).

Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics AX / other ERP. (Advanced)

Advanced level English required.

Experience Managing People: 5+ years.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (multiple priorities & deadlines).

Proactive engagement of business issues combined with thoughtful solutions (problem-solving skills).

Demonstrable experience in managing and supervising staff & developing talent pool.

Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with other areas.

Ability to work in a multicultural organization.