Accounting Supervisor - Subsidiary Accounting (Bogotá)

Job title: Accounting Supervisor - Subsidiary Accounting (Bogotá)

About the Role Leading and overseeing Subsidiary Accounting in Canada from the Finance Services Unit, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. As part of the management team, the Accounting Supervisor guides the team, delegates tasks, motivates and leads projects, and participates in special projects.

What You'll Do

• Manage and lead the Accounting team, resolve conflicts, delegate and organize tasks, and motivate the team during project developments.
• Monitor the subsidiaries' financial position, taxation, financial performance and cash flows; review discrepancies and ensure the reasonableness of accounting information within the Bogotá Accounting Team scope.
• Attend month-end, quarter-end and year-end meetings with the COE team; respond to accounting inquiries from Tax and Audit teams in a timely fashion; deliver quality reporting with deadlines; perform financial analysis and reporting to Management as needed.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual closing, journal entries, reconciliations and the corresponding variance analysis; coordinate with the Finance Team to complete tasks within deadlines; generate financial reports and statements for Managers.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions; provide guidance to other Accountants when needed; assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and documentation.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations; review and recommend changes or improvements to existing accounting procedures; attend meetings and trainings; respond to HDQ’s different requests.
• Create an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, the Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment, coaching mindset and behaviours; communicate vision/values/business strategy; manage succession and development planning for the team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field; 5+ years’ experience in general or tax accounting (Big Four preferred).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to understand financial statements, their components and disclosure requirements (IFRS).
• Experience with computerized ledger systems; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Company offers an inclusive and positive work environment with competitive benefits; salary not disclosed in the posting.