Senior Accounting Specialist (Bogota)

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About the Job

In your role you will be part of the Local Finance Team and report to the Regional Accounting Officer of Latam Region of Allianz Technology SE which is the IT provider for all Allianz entities.

In your job you will support and perform the monthly closing activities, including liaison with key departments and our near and offshore teams as well as the central team in Munich. All accounting matters as asset accounting, provisions, capitalization as well as all closing related procedures and a solid foundation of IFRS and knowledge about local GAAP should be of your interest .

We are offering a job in a highly dynamic environment where you have the chance to support with your own ideas the development and implementation of new processes and controls.

As part of a truly global team you will have to work with different Allianz teams, learn how to use best practice and support with your strength and knowledge. You will be given the opportunity to work on different projects and processes in an international environment.

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.

Create preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual account closures according to relevant laws, local GAAP/IFRS

Test and provide functional support for relevant SAP modules (FI/CO/MM)

Support of closing in:

• Double entries bookings;
• Account Payables and Receivables bookings;
• Bank Account Reconciliations;
• Steering of the closing process;
• Planning and execution of the annual close;
• Asset capitalization management;
• Preparation of Management Reports;
• Coordination and collaboration with auditors.

Requirements

• Strong academic background (e.g. Accounting, Economics, Business Administration)
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• 5+ years of experience in accounting (IT Service Industry or audit firm a plus)
• Ability to work in international team in global set-up
• Strong communication and intercultural skills

What we offer

• Connectivity assistance
• Optical assistance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Extra-legal bonus, corresponding to 15 days of salary

Salary benchmark for the position : $6.800.000 COP (depending on the profile of the candidate)

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

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Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

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When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.