Employment Type

Full Time

Job location

Colombia

Date posted

October 2, 2024

Position

Financial Controller

Description

Oktana is a custom software development company specializing in Salesforce and data technologies. We challenge the traditional consulting model by building a strong connection between our customers and team. With 200+ technologists across Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and the U.S., we continue to grow. 

 

As a Financial Controller, you will ensure that the company’s financial records are accurate and timely and guide decision-making with financial statements and reports. You will also assist in compliance, audits, and internal controls monitoring. Additionally, you will serve as the hub for intercompany accounting, managing intercompany transactions, and reconciling intercompany account activity.

 

This is a remote position. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial reporting. You’ll work closely with our senior management team, collaborating to improve our financial performance and continually support essential decision-making.

You will:

  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely financial performance reporting.
  • To minimize risk, ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.
  • Support business planning and decision-making processes, evaluating financial performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversee the accounting department, including cash management and assisting with acquisitions.
  • Collaborate with third-party accountants on audit and tax matters.
  • Create and present insightful financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly P&L analyses.
  • Perform hands-on accounting tasks such as running payroll and managing accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P).
  • Facilitate month-end reconciliations to the general ledger and prepare/review reporting packages, including analysis of P&L drivers.
  • Assess and mitigate financial risks, collaborating with the internal IT team to extract data from current systems.
  • Participate in automation projects and leverage self-service tools to improve operational efficiencies and enhance workflows.

Requirements

  • 5 years of work experience as a Financial Controller or in similar roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Ability to lead financial operations with expertise and enthusiasm.
  • Strong skills in managing accounting processes, analyzing financial data, creating insightful financial reports, and providing strategic recommendations to our senior management team.
  • Advanced English language skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a technology company
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM tools

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all employees and potential candidates based on merit, competence, and qualifications – without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, political viewpoint, or genetic information.












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