Accounting Specialist Latam

About the role

This Accounting Specialist position at Kaizen Gaming, a major iGaming operator, focuses on the financial health and compliance of its Latin American entities. The role involves coordinating and supporting the monthly accounting close, reviewing financial entries, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions to ensure adherence to accounting standards and company policies. The specialist will also perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provide insights into financial movements.

A key aspect of this role is ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations and tax requirements across various LATAM jurisdictions. The specialist will collaborate with external accounting partners, auditors, and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate financial reporting and resolve accounting matters promptly. This includes supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Success in this position means consistently delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for the LATAM region. The specialist will contribute to improving accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and supporting automation initiatives. They will also provide technical guidance to junior team members, helping to uphold high-quality accounting standards within the department.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge to prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Finance: The position involves financial reporting, variance analysis, and interpreting financial data to communicate business impacts.
• Microsoft Dynamics Business Central: Experience with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is required for managing financial data and processes.
• SAP: Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is beneficial for handling the company's financial operations.
• Oracle: Experience with ERP platforms like Oracle is relevant for managing and processing accounting information.
• Microsoft Excel: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential for financial analysis, data review, and reporting.

Who this role suits

• A detail-oriented professional with a focus on accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
• Someone with experience navigating the complexities of accounting and tax regulations across multiple Latin American countries.
• An individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
• A collaborative team member who can work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and junior staff.

From the employer

• Coordinate and support the monthly accounting close for multiple LATAM entities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform variance analysis and review financial results to identify unusual movements, investigate discrepancies, and provide meaningful insights.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all key accounts are reconciled and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations and tax requirements across LATAM jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with external accounting partners, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely resolution of accounting matters.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness before it is finalized in the General Ledger.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and support automation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior accounting team members, helping maintain high-quality accounting standards across the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in multinational or regional organizations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Experience working with multiple LATAM countries; exposure to Argentina, Colombia, and Peru is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of local accounting standards, tax regulations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate business impacts effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance and business teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.

• Hybrid way of working
• A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• Private health insurance for you and your family
• Monthly meal allowance
• Developmental 360° feedback framework
• Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
• Family Support