Financial Controller (Chile)

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Financial Controller to ensure accounting compliance, transition to IFRS, prepare management reports, budget, analyze variances, and support leadership in Chile. Key Highlights: 1. Key responsibility in accounting, IFRS, and management reporting. 2. Strategic support to the executive team in financial analysis. 3. Opportunity to build processes from scratch in a dynamic environment. **Financial Controller (Chile)** Key Responsibilities: **The candidate will be responsible for:** * Ensuring accurate accounting in accordance with Chilean accounting and tax legislation (including SII regulations, payroll, and mandatory reporting). * Preparing the transition from local GAAP to IFRS: preparing adjustments, account reconciliations, drafting notes, and participating in the financial close process. * Preparing and maintaining management reporting information: Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. * Expense budgeting: collecting requests, preparing the budget, and monitoring execution. * Variance analysis (plan vs. actual): preparing reports, identifying root causes, and providing recommendations. * Payment planning: preparing the payment schedule, liquidity monitoring, and coordination with banks. * Coordinating with local accountants, auditors, and tax advisors. * Supporting the executive team on financial analysis and decision-making. **Education Requirements:** * University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration. \-Additional training or certifications in IFRS, managerial accounting, or financial analysis are valued. \-3–5 years of experience in finance, management control, or accounting. * Demonstrable experience with Chilean accounting and tax legislation. * Experience converting financial statements to IFRS is a significant advantage. * Experience in budget preparation, plan-vs.-actual analysis, and financial modeling is beneficial. Skills Proficiency in local accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., Softland, Defontana) — desirable. Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, formulas, financial modeling). * Understanding of IFRS principles. * Ability to structure and analyze financial information. * Ability to work autonomously and build processes from scratch. * Personal Competencies High attention to detail and quality in execution. * Proactivity and results orientation. Communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders. * Adaptability to the dynamic environment of a small company. I * Languages Spanish — mandatory (sufficient proficiency to interact with local accounting professionals and public authorities). English, Portuguese, or Russian — desirable