Assistant Controller
Marsh McLennan (Oliver Wyman, Mercer) · Cali, Colombia +1 · 1d ago
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MarshDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Controller Team. This role will be based in in Cali or Bogotá, Colombia. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office
Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller in defining strategies and objectives for the Controllership function, maintaining the internal control environment and SOX compliance, ensuring the remediation of control deficiencies, and making final decisions on escalated issues to 6 countries (Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Venezuela Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico). Responsible for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and team performance; supports hiring, performance evaluation, and succession planning processes for the Controllership team.
This position is for a seasoned professional individual contributor in General Accounting, Accounting Policy & Advisory in US GAP and IFRS, or Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance and Cash Control who works independently with minimal supervision. Under general direction, responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and reports, accounting policy, financial reporting, and disclosure issues. This role provides guidance to less experienced staff on more complex accounting entries, reconciliations and analysis.
We will count on you to:
- Support the strategy and definition of Controllership objectives (including automation priorities).
- Ensure the integrity of financial information in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Control cash flow.
- Ensure a clear communication plan regarding audit results and control issues.
- Review significant variances in reconciliations and the monthly closing, ensuring the quality, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. Reviews and approves the most complex journal entries. Analyzes, maintains and approves the general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and administrative systems
- Analyzes revenue and/or expense reports; coordinates revenue and expense accruals and ensures timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close. Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts, administrative systems, financial statement line items, and related disclosures, including Management's discussion and analysis. Findings may be presented to senior management.
- Verifies work of and provides guidance to less experienced levels of accountants. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.
- Research accounting policy or reporting issues and prepare position paper/policy on the related subject. Prepare financial statements and disclosures and reconcile appropriate support information.
- Support hiring, performance evaluation, and succession planning processes for the Controllership team.
- Provide executive summaries on the department's performance and risks to the Controller.
- Maintain excellent communication and ongoing interaction with Controllership functions—including Accounting Operations, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, and Tax Compliance—as well as with FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) teams.
- Own SOX/internal control environment and ensure remediation of control gaps
- Final decision-maker for escalations
- Accountable for KPI targets and team performance outcomes
- Ensure clear communication plan for audit outcomes and control issues
- Reviews internal processes and procedures and provides recommendations to management to improve these processes and procedures. Assists management in the development and implementation of internal accounting policies, procedures and processes; may assist in the transition to and from teams both onshore and offshore, as necessary.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in same roles, preferably within the insurance industry.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in team leadership and people management, preferably within the insurance industry.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with fluency in English (Level C2) and Spanish.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
What makes you stand out?
- Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with a focus on building collaborative relationships across departments.
- Experience driving change management and process optimization in complex, fast-paced environments.
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact on colleagues, clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.