17 oct
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EPAM Systems
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Colombia
17 oct
EPAM Systems
Colombia
Our team is seeking an Accountant to support financial accuracy and regulatory alignment for the Colombia operation. This role will contribute to the integrity of accounting data from transactional processing through reporting and audit support. You will partner with various teams to keep financial processes organized, compliant, and responsive to business needs. Unusual or complex items will be directed to the Country Controller or another designated senior finance professionalResponsibilitiesProcess ERP accounting entries after verifying ledger classification, cost center details, available support, and correct period allocationReview supplier documents and recognize invoices, expenses, and accruals while coordinating follow-up with Payables, Procurement, and business ownersCapture customer invoice activity and the corresponding journal entries, ensuring records are properly supported and recognized in the correct periodMaintain accurate asset-accounting records for new purchases, internal transfers, depreciation charges, asset disposals, and ledger reconciliationPrepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, investigate unresolved differences, monitor outstanding items, and initiate required adjustmentsComplete assigned activities during monthly and yearly closes, including analysis of accounts, prepayments, accrual entries, reclassifications, standing journals, and close checklistsAssess financial data and account-level changes to identify anomalies and provide explanations for notable variancesDevelop or support the preparation of internal and statutory financial reports together with workpapers, schedules, balance sheets,
and profit and loss statementsDeliver accounting support and reconciled information for local VAT, withholding, and income tax requirements under the direction of Finance or Tax colleaguesProtect compliance with Colombian accounting guidance, company policies, and controls by keeping a complete and auditable documentation trailPrepare information needed for audit reviews, responding promptly with evidence, reconciliations, and clarificationsCollaborate across Treasury, Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and wider business teams to correct accounting matters and improve data completenessParticipate in initiatives that simplify and automate accounting work, including ERP or reporting change testing and implementation supportRequirementsEarned a degree in Public Accounting (Contaduría Pública) from an established academic institutionHold a valid Colombian Tarjeta Profesional for accountantsHave at least two years of relevant work history in accounting, with corporate, shared services, or multinational experience preferredShow practical experience in Colombian finance operations such as accounts payable accruals, sales billing, general ledger work, reconciliations,
and fixed asset trackingBe familiar with supporting periodic close procedures and assembling financial statements for monthly and annual reportingUnderstand key concepts behind Colombian VAT, withholding obligations, and income tax and be able to provide financial information for filingsDemonstrate knowledge of local accounting standards and general accounting practices, with IFRS / NIIF exposure considered beneficialApply intermediate Excel capabilities to reconciliation and analysis tasks using filters, lookup functions, PivotTables, and related worksheetsUse English at B2 level or above to interpret basic written guidance and communicate in everyday professional situationsNice to haveExperience navigating enterprise resource planning software, including SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or a comparable solution, with preference for SAP exposureBackground in a global enterprise or centralized accounting services environmentWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with integral teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Middle Accountant (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia