About this role
Main Purpose:
The Accounting team in Montevideo operates under a function-based structure, covering the following areas: Cash & Debt, Performance, Estimates, Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Consolidation.
Across all functions, the team is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete Trial Balances (Statutory & Group) for Impala Terminals Group JV entities — both stand-alone and consolidated — while providing end-to-end accounting and reporting support. This includes GL entries, account reconciliations, preparation of ad-hoc analysis, key controls, and Financial Statements.
The team follows a rotation model, enabling each member to develop deep expertise in one function before transitioning to another, fostering broad technical knowledge and cross-functional versatility.
The initial focus of this role will be Cash & Debt.
Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate month end close with peers in MVD, local offices and head offices • Run monthly processes • Prepare Key and Non-Key Controls reports • Manage fluent interaction with other areas of the company (AP/AR, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, etc) • Report BS/PnL and review/explain deviations • Perform GL account analyses and reconciliations • Ensure accuracy of Statutory and Group accounting (IFRS), preparing also required information for Financial Statements purposes • Support internal and external audits (follow up on audit resolutions) • Evaluation of existent controls and processes and proposal of improvements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Public Accountant • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting field • Fluent in English • Advanced Excel skills / pivot tables • Results oriented • Meet deadlines on assignments • Flexible and proactive attitude • Meticulous attention to detail • Independent team player with good communication skills – verbal and written • Fast learner and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Key Relationships:
Internal: Finance and operations team External: Auditors/ Advisors