Tax Analyst

Location: CO - Cali
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: SONIA NIETO
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No

**Primary Purpose and Main Responsibilities of the Position**:

- Primary Purpose: The Accounting Analyst [COUNTRY] reports directly to the Country Controller who reports functionally to the Regional Controller - LAT SBU and operationally to the Country Finance Director.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Prepare the reconciliation accounts, analyze differences and add the support documentation.
- Registration of journal entries during the month and in the month-end closing process.
- Prepare the month-end closing activities to transmit accurate financials in accordance with the Regional and Corporate deadlines.
- Research and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts in accordance with company policies Prepare the Final Cost determination.
- Give support to all the areas of the company, giving the information required in time. Give support in IBS activities.
- Prepare information and analysis requested by internal and external auditors. Prepared other information and analysis for special projects (e.g., Foxtrot).
- Build organizational capability for innovation through training and other avenues Identify 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.

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**ducation**:

- Required: Bachelor degree with a concentration in a business related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.). It the first degree is not accounting, the applier should at least be undergration on accounting. Desired

**Experience**:

- Required: Minimum 5 years experience in Finance / accounting (Corporate or Banking) Experience working with multi-national corporations Strong knowledge of both local and US GAAP accounting rules Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex data and issues and proactively develop solutions Fluent in English (oral and written) and Spanish or Portuguese.
- Desired: Over 2-3 years at one of the audit big four companies.

**Knowledge**:

- Thorough understanding of local GAAP/IFRS and U.S. GAAP, accounting for complex transactions and internal controls in compliance with SOX.
- Strong knowledge, understanding, and practical skills in relevant systems (i.e. ERP system (SAP preferred), MS Office products,) as applicable to the country.
- Experienced in building Finance team, developing talent for the organization as evidenced by advancement and success of team members.
- Consulting skills, including the ability to draw on the ideas of key team members and convert them into meaningful plans.
- Interpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly. Creates team atmosphere while achieving key objectives.
- Develops team members through coaching and feedback on results. Shares personal knowledge and experience.
- Moves decisively on performance problems.
- Demonstrates understanding of how key accounting decisions impact the business units and forecasted operating results/cash flows. Knowledge in consolidation process Knowledge in Supply Chain and logistic process
- Desired: Fluent in English (oral and written) and Spanish or Portuguese.