CHIEF ACCOUNTANT - SENIOR

Founded in , our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live.
We are a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.
Through our innovative solutions, we strive to make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
We pride ourselves on our family-centric culture and guiding principles that serve as the foundation of who we are and how we do business.
In addition to our passion for safety and innovation, our culture is strengthened by our values of care, customer, collaboration and courage which connects us closer to the customers and communities we serve and makes us a great place to work.
In addition to providing competitive salaries, learning & developmental opportunities and an environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect - we also offer world-class benefits such as a matching 401K, pension plan, comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family, as well as paid holidays and paid time off.
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as a Sr.
Assistant Controller in Mexico City? Do you have a strong background in auditing? Are you able to assess and improve effectiveness of internal control processes? Do you have experience in deferred taxes? Are you familiar with Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, financial statement preparation, and general accounting? Have you lead a team? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities.
Oversee and manage various financial activities within the company.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
Manage and coordinate internal and external audits.
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and improvement recommendations.
Collaborate with other departments to implement enhancements in internal processes and controls.
Lead and develop the accounting team, providing mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
Calculate quarterly deferred taxes in accordance with D4 and IFRS standards.
Address financial inquiries from other departments.
Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of auditing experience, preferably with one of the Big Four firms.
Advanced knowledge of deferred taxes (D4/IFRS) and tax regulations is essential.
Experience in preparing financial statements.
Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
Proficiency in EPM for reporting purposes is desirable.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Advanced SAP knowledge is a plus.
Skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Capability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactivity and ability to make informed decisions.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Intermediate/advanced English proficiency, able to engage in conversations.
Competencies.
Integrity and professional ethics.
Results-oriented mindset.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual.
Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas.
Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice.
We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized.
In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.
one.
om/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In , we had annual net sales of EUR 11.
billion.
We employ over driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision.
As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.