Finance Officer ( Accounting)

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our growing finance team in Guadalajara, Mexico. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multinational environment and enjoys working across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions.

As a Finance Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the group, ensuring accurate accounting records, timely reconciliations, effective intercompany management, and reliable financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with finance teams across Mexico, Peru, and the United States while supporting month-end close activities and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders. Please note that all applications and CVs must be submitted in English in order to be considered for this position, as English proficiency is a key requirement of the role.

Key Performance Outputs 

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare, record, and review journal entries and accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  
• Perform monthly General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  
• Conduct bank reconciliations across multiple currencies, including MXN and USD.
  
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
  
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, schedules, and audit working papers.
  
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and applicable financial reporting standards.
  

Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliations

• Record and manage intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
  
• Reconcile balances between related companies and investigate variances.
  
• Maintain intercompany loan schedules and update accrued interest calculations.
  
• Support intercompany invoicing processes and compliance with internal agreements.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for all intercompany activities.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Vendor Management

• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, particularly U.S.-based suppliers.
  
• Process invoices accurately and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  
• Coordinate approval workflows and payment processing through banking platforms.
  
• Monitor outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  

Expense Management & Cost Allocation

• Record and allocate expenses across multiple cost centers.
  
• Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for cost allocations.
  
• Review and validate expense documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  
• Support financial analysis related to operational and trading company activities.
  

Payroll & Cross-Functional Support

• Support payroll processes and related accounting entries.
  
• Collaborate with departments across the business to ensure timely financial information.
  
• Assist the Financial Accountant with key finance functions and ad hoc projects.
  
• Support internal controls, process improvements, and standardization initiatives.
  
• Identify opportunities for automation and workflow efficiencies.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 4–5 years' experience in general accounting within multinational companies or multi-entity group structures.
  

Strong practical experience in:

• General accounting and month-end close processes.
  
• Intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and loan management.
  
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  
• Cost center allocations and expense management.
  
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations.
  
• Vendor management across international markets.
  
• Payroll accounting and related financial entries.
  

Technical Skills

• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Contpaqi and banking portals.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  
• Experience with accounting software such as Nomipaqi is advantageous.
  
• Knowledge of government portals (SAT, IMSS, Infonavit, SUA) is desirable but not required.
  

Personal Attributes

• Highly responsible, reliable, and self-motivated.
  
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage high workloads.
  
• Proactive in following up on outstanding items and driving resolutions.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.
  
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones.
  

Language Requirements

• Advanced English (required) with the ability to communicate effectively with U.S. vendors and international teams on a daily basis.
  

Why Join Us?

• Work within a multinational organization operating across Mexico, Peru, and the United States.
  
• Gain exposure to complex international accounting and intercompany structures.
  
• Hybrid working environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration.
  
• Opportunity to contribute directly to process improvements and financial excellence.
  
• Be part of a professional, supportive, and high-performing finance team.
  

To ensure a fair and consistent assessment process, all applications and CVs must be submitted in English, in line with the requirements of this role.