Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator - Mexico City

Mexico - 4 days office - 1 day HO

Primary Purpose

The accounting Coordinator reports directly to the coordinator/Accounting manager/Country controller who reports functionally to the regional controller - LA SBU and operationally to the country finance director.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for the financial reporting processes accurate and timely.
This includes the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement closing procedures, account reconciliations, and establishing judgmental reserve balances.
Ensure processes are in compliance with U.S. GAAP and Company Policies.Support that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediate on a timely basisSupervise Intercompany Transactions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes and systems.
Responsible for the upkeep and upgrades of the accounting systems and for accounting initiatives.
Support on audit activities with internal and external auditors.
Maintain effective communication and relationship with local and regional leadership team.
Maintain accounting entries aligned with company policies and local requirements.
Provide timely and accurate account analysis and reporting.
Analyze accounts under his/her responsibility explaining any deviation or pending items.
Accomplish with SOX requirements.
Build organizational capability for innovation through training and other avenuesIdentify solutions to market-back challenges by leveraging Open Innovation, emerging technologies, partnerships, networks, suppliers, ideation, etc.
Continuously promote changes and innovative improvements on process, systems and business concepts in order to deliver profitable and sustainable growth opportunities to Goodyear.

Education and Certifications

An undergraduate degree with a concentration in a business related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.) For some countries in LA he/she must be at least undergraduate in Accounting.

Experience

Minimum 3 years experience in Finance / Accounting (Corporate or Banking)
Experience working with multi-national corporations
Strong knowledge in both local and US GAAP accounting rules
Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex data and issues and proactively develop solutions
Intermediate English (oral and written) and Spanish
Strong leadership skills