Senior Accountant, LATAM

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.
Why embecta?
Imagine the long legacy and global scale of an industry leader combined with the agility, speed, and entrepreneurial energy of a startup—that's embecta. We are evolving from a company with more than 100 years of experience in diabetes care into a broader medical supplies organization, helping more than 30 million people worldwide live their best lives through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the strength of our global team. At embecta, you are empowered to take ownership, bring your authentic self to work, and accelerate your career alongside inspiring leaders.
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our LATAM finance team. This is a key position for an experienced, ambitious finance professional who is motivated to contribute to setting up the LATAM finance function as embecta builds out its presence in the region. The position will deal with a broad range of accounting and controlling topics across various countries which requires the willingness to deal with both strategic issues as well as a hands-on approach to daily transactional items. As a valuable resource to the organization the incumbent is pro-active and brings strong analytical - and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in fast-paced growing company.
This role is hybrid on-site two days a week at our office in Mexico City
Resumes must be submitted in English
What You'll Be Doing
Execute the accounting processes for several entities following US GAAP. This includes (but is not limited to)
o Coordinate correct accounting of international commercial and clinical activities (revenue, gross to net, cost accounting, receivables)
o Ensure GL accuracy and completeness (Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses)
o Manage the monthly financial close process, including Following month end control checklist ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, performing account balance reconciliations and reporting preparation.
Coordinate the accounting process for the LATAM entities jointly with embecta’s 3rd party service providers,
Execute and coordinate timely, accurate and complete accounting and settlement of all intercompany transactions.
Execute and coordinate manual payments.
Work with external service providers with VAT declarations. Direct tax and other local reporting. Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts following local GAAP for several LATAM entities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting requirements
Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
Assist with SOX compliance and management of material control audits.
Partner with global functional businesses, FP&A to identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Miscellaneous projects as they arise.
What We're Looking For
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 6 years' experience in finance or accounting
Demonstrated experience with SAP/S4 Hana
Strong US GAAP and local GAAP knowledge
Experience working in controls environment with SOX or relevant internal controls systems.
Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Concur, Workday, Group Reporting and Blackline
Fluency in English (spoken/written)
Demonstrated ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
Strong collaboration and demonstrated ability to establish relationships and build rapport with all stakeholders, and influence at all levels of management.
Strong communication and cultural sensitivity are required in order to coordinate the activities of oursourced services and collaborate with colleagues in Costa Rica, India, US and Europe.
Preferred
CPA and/or MBA
Fluency in Portuguese
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