International company dedicated to the manufacturing of lifting systems such as industrial and commercial elevators, as well as escalators, with a presence in china, europe, and now in america, we are opening our new operation in mexico.
the general ledger accountant is a core member of the finance department, fully responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger for the company's mexican entity. This role ensures all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. The position requires ensuring accounting practices strictly adhere to mexican financial reporting standards (nifs) and local tax requirements, assisting in the monthly and annual closing processes, and providing reliable financial data support to management.
*1. Daily accounting operations & ledger maintenance*
* manage end-to-end accounting processes, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, fixed assets, bank transactions, and expense reimbursements.
* review the compliance, accuracy, and completeness of various source documents and accounting vouchers.
* prepare accounting vouchers accurately and timely, post entries, and maintain the general ledger and all sub-ledgers.
* execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures to ensure timely account closure.
*2. Financial reporting & compliance*
* prepare statutory financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, etc.) monthly, quarterly, and annually in accordance with mexican financial reporting standards (normas de información financiera, nifs).
* prepare and submit local statutory tax returns in mexico, such as:
* monthly vat informative return (diot - declaración informativa de operaciones con terceros).
* monthly/annual income tax prepayments and filings.
* annual income tax return (declaración anual).
* payroll tax and social security related filings.
* manage collaboration with local accounting firms, assisting with annual audits and tax audits.
* ensure company operations comply with mexican tax regulations (código fiscal de la federación) and commercial laws (ley general de sociedades mercantiles).
*3. Bank & cash management*
* manage company bank accounts, perform bank reconciliations, and prepare bank reconciliation statements.
* monitor cash flow, forecast funding needs, and assist with cash scheduling.
*4. Tax & audit support*
* calculate and accrue various taxes, ensuring the accuracy of tax liabilities.
* prepare supporting documentation and account details required for tax audits (audits by the sat - servicio de administración tributaria).
* stay updated on the latest changes in mexican tax laws and accounting regulations and assess their potential impact on the company.
*5. Internal controls & process optimization*
* establish and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
* participate in optimizing financial and accounting operational processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
* ensure proper filing and archiving of accounting records, vouchers, statements, and other documents.
1. cross-departmental collaboration & communication*
* work closely with operational, procurement, sales, and other business departments to provide financial support and resolve related issues.
* collaborate with headquarters or regional finance teams to meet additional reporting requirements (e.g., adjustments for consolidated reporting under us gaap or ifrs).
qualifications
*education:* bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
*professional certification:* must hold a valid mexican professional accountant license (cédula profesional de contador público).
*experience:* minimum of 3 years of experience in a general ledger accountant or similar role within a mexican company or the mexican subsidiary of a multinational corporation.
*technical knowledge:*
*proficient in mexican financial reporting standards (nifs) and mexican tax law,* especially value added tax and income tax.
* proficient in using local mainstream erp systems (e.g., coi, contpaq, sap localized for mexico) and office software, particularly advanced excel functions.
* extensive experience handling electronic accounting (contabilidad electrónica) and electronic invoicing (cfdi), familiar with the sat's verification portal.
* language skills:* fluency in spanish (native level) is mandatory. For multinational companies, good english communication skills (written and verbal) are typically required.
tipo de puesto: tiempo completo, por tiempo indeterminado
sueldo: $30, $40,000.00 al mes
lugar de trabajo: empleo presencial