KERING Accounting Coordinator

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Coordinate and oversee the daily accounting activities of two Mexican legal entities.
• Coordinate and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closing processes.
• Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, reclassifications, and accounting postings recorded in the applicable ERP systems.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, taxes, payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
• Monitor outstanding and aged reconciliation items and coordinate their timely resolution.
• Review trial balances, identify unusual movements, and prepare account analyses and supporting explanations.
• Prepare and review financial reports for local management, regional teams, and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican accounting and tax requirements, including CFDI, VAT, withholding taxes, and vendor documentation.
• Support monthly and annual tax reconciliations in coordination with the Tax team and external advisors.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, approval matrices, and documentation standards.
• Identify accounting risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, checklists, reconciliations, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Procurement, Treasury, Payroll, IT, and Brand teams to resolve accounting matters.
• Supervise and support the Accounting Analyst by establishing priorities, monitoring deliverables, and providing regular coaching and feedback.
• Ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of critical accounting activities during closing periods and employee absences.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Controllership, or a Big Four accounting firm.
• Solid knowledge of Mexican accounting standards and basic tax requirements.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closings, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of CFDI validation, VAT, withholding taxes, and vendor tax requirements.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Experience using ERP systems. SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Contpaqi or another local accounting system is desirable.
• Previous experience coordinating or supervising junior team members.
• Experience supporting South American or Caribbean entities is considered an advantage.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.