What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Controller | Bogotá, Colombia position at GSB Solutions?
Important IT company At the Latin American level, growth requires:
Finance Controller
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Contador Público certification.
8–12 years of progressive finance experience in Colombia.
Proven experience as Finance Controller / Senior Accounting Manager in a services environment.
Strong hands-on expertise in
IFRS and Colombian statutory accounting.
Local taxation and compliance.
Audit and internal controls.
Treasury and cash management.
Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
Experience managing a team of 4–5 finance professionals.
Key Competencies
Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
High attention to detail with audit-quality standards.
Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
Business-oriented, pragmatic, and solution-focused.
Role Purpose
The Finance Controller will lead end-to-end financial operations for the Colombian entity, ensuring:
Accurate and timely IFRS and Colombian statutory reporting.
Full compliance with local tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Strong internal controls and audit readiness.
Effective treasury, cash flow, and working capital management.
Clear financial insights to support telecom/IT services delivery and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
1.Financial Accounting, Close & Reporting (IFRS Local GAAP)
Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
Ensure accurate financial statements under:
Colombian statutory accounting (local GAAP and regulatory requirements)
IFRS (group reporting).
Review and approve all key accounting areas:
Revenue recognition (T&M, milestone-based, managed services)
Accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses.
Payroll accounting and benefits.
Fixed assets and depreciation.
Intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Deliver monthly management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary in English.
2. Colombian Taxation & Statutory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with all Colombian tax and regulatory obligations, including:
Income tax.
IVA (VAT).
ICA.
Withholding taxes (retenciones).
Payroll taxes and parafiscale.
Own the statutory compliance calendar and ensure zero missed or late filings.
Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors to:
Support audits, tax reviews, and inspections.
Assess regulatory changes and implement required action.
Ensure statutory financial statements are prepared, approved, and filed on time.
3. Treasury, Cash Flow & Fund Management
Lead weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting for a US$6–8M revenue entity.
Manage liquidity, ensuring sufficient funds for operations, payroll, tax payments, and vendors.
Enforce strong treasury controls:
Payment approvals and segregation of duties.
Bank account governance and signatories.
Drive working capital optimization:
Improve billing accuracy and AR collections (DSO reduction)
Manage vendor payments and AP scheduling
Oversee intercompany settlements
Manage banking relationships, KYC documentation, and any guarantees or facilities.
4. Audit, Internal Controls & Governance
Act as main point of contact for:
External auditors.
Internal audit / corporate controllership.
Maintain continuous audit readiness with strong documentation and reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and SOX-type controls (where applicable).
Identify control gaps and lead remediation plans (CAPA).
Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, process notes, and finance control frameworks.
5. Business Partnering (Telecom / IT Services)
Partner with Operations and Commercial teams on:
Customer and project profitability.
Cost management and margin improvement..
Financial review of contracts (billing milestones, SLAs, penalties).
Support budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting in coordination with regional. finance.
Provide insights on revenue trends, cost drivers, utilization, and operational risks.
6. Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of 4–5 members.
Allocate responsibilities across accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and compliance.
Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and build bench strength.
Coordinate effectively with shared services / BPO teams where applicable.
Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Systems & Tools
ERP: SAP (group reporting), Siigo (local/statutory accounting)
Advanced Excel (mandatory); Power BI / automation tools preferred.
ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND SPANISH ESSENTIAL (Will be evaluated).
If you are a foreingner residing in Mexico, you must have a valid INE, CURP, NSS and RFC.
Job type: On site.
Location: Bogotá- Colombia
Salary: 18,000.000. 00 Colombian pesos.
Benefits: Excellent superior benefits.