Accountant Specialist

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Our Corporate Functions team is the “enablement engine” of South Pole. Behind the scenes, we provide the business with world-class solutions and best practices that sustain business growth and success. We cover key areas such as Finance, HR, Office Management, Legal, IT, Operations, etc. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!

Job summary:

In this position, you as a local accounting specialist, you will be responsible for assigned duties, as part of the accounting area of which you are a part and under the coordination of the Senior Accountant Specialist, working for the South Pole and also with external stakeholders to ensure that reports are produced in a timely manner.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

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• Review and validation of the monthly cost database (Colsales), verifying against AQ contracts and the corresponding delivery and margin report.
  
• Participation in the preparation of taxes for delivery to the Statutory Auditor, coordinating with the Senior Account Specialist.
  
• Participation in weekly meetings with the team to review accounting progress, with ongoing reconciliation of the accounting accounts in charge.
  
• Preparation of accounting entries, recording, analysis and application of withholdings at source.
  
• Calculation and posting of weekly costs.
  
• In charge of invoicing to internal and external customers, with compliance with established requirements and permanent follow-up.
  
• Follow-up of activities and coordination within the accounting team in accordance with assigned functions.
  
• Follow-up of accounts receivable, coordinating execution with the officer in charge.
  
• Weekly follow-up of accounts payable, if assigned the function, according to the coordination made by the Senior Accountant Specialist.
  
• Participation as part of the accounting team in the delivery of information to control entities.
  
• Annual preparation of the tax due date schedule and information to the control entities.
  
• Coordination with the Senior Accountant Specialist responsible for accounting of the requirements of the statutory audit, follow-up meetings and presentation of information requested by the different areas.
  
• Permanent and effective participation in the filling out and delivery of the monthly report, both Gross Profit and monthly report, two days before the due date.
  
• Assume, if necessary, new responsibilities in the accounting and financial area for the growth of South Pole Colombia, adapting to new processes, responsibilities or other relevant functions for the finance and administration team.
  

Requirements:

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• Completed studies in Public Accounting
  
• Verified experience in the accounting area, management in operational and control processes, in addition to meeting objectives.
  
• Specialization in accounting or tax area preferred.
  
• Up-to-date accounting and tax knowledge, perspectives on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  
• Working knowledge of accounting ERPs.
  
• Proficient written and oral proficiency in Spanish and English preferred.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel).
  
• Entrepreneurial attitude, sense of responsibility and willingness to take the initiative.
  
• Team-oriented with positive attitude, creativity and prudence.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation. 

We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.