We're currently seeking an Accounting Lead – Record to Report (R2R) to join forces with our organization. This role positions you as the person responsible for accounting precision, control mechanisms, and process execution across a broad set of entities or a central segment of accounting functions. You'll be expected to provide direction on complicated accounting scenarios, lead cross-team efforts to resolve high-stakes issues, act as the department's voice during audit and leadership discussions, and verify that closing cycles, controls, and team outputs meet organizational benchmarks.ResponsibilitiesDirect the monthly closing timeline across assigned entities or operational areas, confirming full coverage, accuracy, and timely wrap-up of all key closing tasksEvaluate and authorize journal entries, accrual entries, reconciliation reports, variance commentary, and other closing materials produced by accounting staff, respecting segregation-of-duties standardsAnalyze complicated accruals, prepaid balances, irregular transactions, and manually recorded entries,



questioning underlying premises to ensure proper accounting classificationTake on the role of central contact for addressing posting difficulties, closing roadblocks, interface malfunctions, gaps in supporting records, and judgment-driven accounting choices within your areaEnsure ongoing alignment with internal control systems, SOX compliance requirements, and formally documented closing stepsManage reconciliation work connecting source systems to SAP, confirming that noteworthy discrepancies receive proper investigation and correctionCoordinate with regional controllers, in-country accounting personnel, accounts payable, treasury, and tax teams, along with other involved parties, on closing matters, accounting questions, and procedural revisionsRepresent the accounting group during both internal and external audit processes, ensuring cohesive communication and well-prepared documentationMentor junior accounti

📌 Accounting Lead (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia