Senior Acccounting Analyst

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Senior Accounting Analyst - Colombia

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Accounting and Tax Analyst to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. The position requires a solid background in accounting, particularly in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as a deep understanding of tax cycles and local compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities:

General Accounting:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Control GBS performance and follow up on R2R KPIs
• Provide BS and P&L variance analysis. Timely identify, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies
• Assist the GBS in clearing unreconciled bank lines and preparation of bank reconciliations
• Produce input for local requirements (Tax, payroll…) to be posted by GBS
• Review and recommend quarterly sing-off of financial statements
• Analize the consolidation package (MGA) and intercompany reports, alerting deviations
• Reconcile and control petty cash
• Validate the application of WHT in corporate invoices, and approve invoice booking

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare reporting local related requirements
• Review of other reports prepared by GBS
• Perform monthly analytical review of BS and P&L

Tax Compliance:

• Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns.
• Stay updated on changes in local tax regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Work closely with tax advisors and external auditors during tax preparation and audits.

Internal Controls and Audit Management:

• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with established policies. Prepare the Internal control questionnaire with GL Manager
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
• Facilitate internal audits and implement recommendations for process improvements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide recommendations.

Competences:

• Analytical + Problem solving skills:
  Ability to gather, analyze and develop solutions from diverse information skillfully and solve complex financial problems, dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• Leadership
  : Proficient at working autonomously and producing complete, high quality and timely outcomes. Ability to communicate effectively and gain alignment with the different stakeholders.
• Functional Expertise:
  Thorough understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, tax compliance and financial analysis/reporting.

Requirements for Applying
:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, mandatory. Tax specialization is a plus.
• 4-5 years of progressive experience in similar accounting roles.
• Upper-intermediate (CEFR, B1-B2 level) communication skills in English, both written and spoken.