Your tasks
We are seeking a talented and motivated Accountant to join our Finance team. The accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting various accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will assist in financial analysis, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing process. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a large and dynamic organization.
Position overview
- Oversee accounting operations, reports, control and processes for the Tires companies in Mexico. Assure they are in line with Corporate standard, due dates and policies.
- Ensure that all Accounting comply with International Accounting Standard and National laws.
- Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled on monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
- Ensure journal entries are approved and supported by adequate documentation.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
- Lead projects to review the month end closing processes for improvements in efficiency and controls.
- Communicate changes in accounting processes or large financial impacts to the appropriate Controlling team.
- Coordinate external audit processes and cooperate closely with auditors as required.
- Prepare the annual planning and monthly forecasting process with regards to content, process and timing. Analyses budget and forecast data to ensure integrity and plausibility of all included alternatives.
- Coordinate operational and administrative improvement, automation and process improvement projects in Finance / Controlling in order to optimize the company's operations.
- Manages and develops department personnel.
- Maintain close contact with Corporate Finance.
- Lead and participate in other special projects as needed.
**Profile**:
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Financial professional experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- High level of integrity and ethics
- Advanced knowledge of SAP and proprietary modules, such as FIRE.
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- Management experience.
- English level: advanced.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in Accounting.
- Experience with SAP - FI, MM and AA Modules.
- CPA Certification.
- Project Management experience.
**Offer**:
Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes. #LI-AT1At
About us
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.
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**Keyfacts**:
Job ID
**REF68786N**
Field of work
**Finance and Controlling**
Location
**San Luis Potosí - Tires**
Leadership level
**Leading People**
Job flexibility
**Hybrid Job**
- Contact
**AZAEL TERRONES**
- Legal Entity
**Continental Tire de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.