1. JOB OBJECTIVES
Ensure the reliability and integrity of the company’s financial information. He/she ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations. He/she contributes to financial planning through budgets and forecasts. He/she analyzes performance in order to support strategic decision-making. Finally, he/she participates in the optimization of profitability and resource management.
2. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Accounting Management and Closings
- Supervise general accounting
- Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
- Validate accounting entries and reconciliations
- Produce financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
Financial Analysis
- Analyze financial results (revenues, costs, margins)
- Explain variances between budget and actual results
- Monitor performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identify financial risks and opportunities
Budget and Forecasts
- Prepare the annual budget
- Produce financial forecasts (forecast)
- Monitor performance against objectives
- Collaborate with various departments
Compliance and Audit
- Ensure compliance with standards (IFRS or GAAP)
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
- Implement and maintain internal controls
- Manage tax obligations (in collaboration with tax specialists)
Cash Management
- Monitor cash flows
- Optimize working capital
- Manage relationships with banks
- Ensure company liquidity
Strategic Support to Management
- Provide analyses for decision-making
- Participate in strategic projects (investments, expansion, cost reduction)
- Advise management on profitability and risks
- Consolidate data from plant controllers
- Analyze margins by product
- Monitor the financial impacts of production (inventory, costs)