Financial Controller (Chile)

Main Responsibilities

The selected candidate will handle the following duties:

• Ensure accurate accounting in compliance with Chilean accounting and tax laws, including SII regulations, payroll, and mandatory reports.
• Prepare the conversion from local accounting to IFRS standards by creating adjustments, account reconciliations, note preparations, and assisting with the accounting close process.
• Generate and maintain management reports such as Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet.
• Manage expense budgeting by collecting requests, preparing budgets, and controlling execution.
• Analyze plan-versus-actual deviations by preparing reports, identifying root causes, and offering recommendations.
• Plan payment schedules, monitor liquidity, and interact with banking institutions.
• Coordinate with local accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Support the executive team with financial analysis and decision-making assistance.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• University degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.
• Additional certification or training in IFRS, managerial accounting, or financial analysis is appreciated.
• Three to five years of experience in finance, management control, or accounting.
• Proven experience with Chilean accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience in converting financial statements to IFRS is a significant advantage.
• Experience with budgeting, plan-versus-actual analysis, and financial modeling is favorable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong proficiency with local accounting software or ERP systems, such as Softland or Defontana, is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling.
• Good understanding of IFRS principles.
• Ability to structure and analyze financial information effectively.
• Capability to work independently and develop processes from the ground up.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and quality in task execution.
• Proactive attitude focused on achieving results.
• Effective communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic environment typical of a small enterprise.

Languages

• Spanish: mandatory with sufficient proficiency to interact with local accounting teams and public agencies.
• English, Portuguese, or Russian: considered a plus.