Finance Team Lead

• Lead and develop the Colombia Finance team, including one local Finance assistant
• Own accounting and financial reporting activities for AVEVA’s Colombian legal entity
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Review and oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve complex or unusual accounting issues
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled, supported, and reviewed
• Coordinate local statutory accounting and financial statement preparation
• Manage and follow up on Colombian tax compliance and tax-related accounting matters
• Work with internal Tax teams and external tax advisors
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with AVEVA policies, SOX requirements, and local regulations
• Identify and escalate accounting, tax, financial, operational, and compliance risks
• Work with Treasury on local banking, cash management, payments, and treasury activities
• Partner with Commercial Finance, Sales, and other stakeholders on Colombian entity finance matters
• Support revenue recognition and other accounting assessments
• Collaborate with regional and global Finance stakeholders
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation in Finance operations
• Support regional Finance initiatives and projects

• Strong accounting and financial reporting background, including general ledger, balance sheet management, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Strong knowledge of Colombian accounting, statutory, and tax requirements
• Demonstrated experience with Colombian tax matters and tax authorities and/or external tax advisors
• Experience coordinating statutory audits, tax compliance, and external audit requirements
• Experience managing or supervising a Finance or Accounting team
• Hands-on ability to investigate issues, understand underlying transactions, and resolve problems
• Ability to combine people management with direct involvement in accounting, tax, audit, and control matters
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial controls, and operational risk
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, make sound judgments, and escalate issues appropriately
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with local, regional, and global stakeholders
• Ability to operate at detailed technical and managerial levels
• High integrity and commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational and matrix organisation
• Fluent or strong professional English
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/accounting systems
• Good understanding of accounting standards and Colombian statutory reporting requirements
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including proof of work authorization and potentially educational attainment, employment history, criminal records, identity, and credit checks
• Preferred: experience in a multinational company, regional or global Finance organisation, SOX/internal control environments, Oracle or similar ERP systems, and technology/software/subscription-based businesses
• Professional accounting qualification in Colombia is preferred

• Comprehensive background check before employment, conducted in accordance with local laws
• Equal Opportunity Employer with an inclusive culture
• Workplace environment where employees are treated with dignity and respect
• Opportunity to work closely with colleagues across LATAM and globally