Financial Analyst Costa Rica

Financial Analyst Costa Rica

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Partners with the businesses to ensure that the capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. Gathers financial data and performs financial analyses and reporting (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, etc.) to influence decisions within the business and to drive cross-business initiatives (e.g., Mergers & Acquisitions). Drives the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with business- and corporate-wide objectives. Communicates and drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization's financial goals and policies. Has the fiduciary responsibility to represent financial results correctly both internally and externally. Ensures strong business controls.

Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, including tax obligations and free trade zone regulations like Operations Report (IAO) analysis, and Procomer CANON reporting and payment.
• Records the operations of the company related to the goods that enjoy tax exemptions authorized by the Ministry of Finance.
• Posts monthly accruals, journal entries, allocations, and issues electronic invoices for transactions such as, site expenses, IFRS16, subleases, amortizations, and tax credits.
• Prepares monthly Sales Reports based on Cost Plus method and calculates applicable CANON fees.
• • Supports the Income Tax filing process by detailing all sources of income, expenses, and net profits, including the gathering of invoices, receipts, and any other relevant financial records.
  • Verifies accuracy and appropriateness of all entity transactions in preparation for the external audit cycle.
  • Acts as technical focal point during the external audit reviews.
• Ensures timely and accurate transfer of all IC Billing transactions to General Ledger.
• Elaborates quarterly economic and financial reports for the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
• Prepares Financial Statements on a determined schedule.
• Supports annual Foreign Trade Agency of Costa Rica audits.
• • Provides solutions to accounting issues as they arise.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) preferred.
• Typically 2 years of experience as a financial analyst and tax compliance
• Advanced English verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel experience ( eg VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc) is nice to have
• Experience in SAP S4 is nice to have
• Experience in Power BI is nice to have

• Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience dealing with external Auditors and Accounting firms
• Provides complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
• Forecasts financial results within a broad scope.
• Leads business initiatives, typically leading analysts across multiple sub-functions within finance.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design.
• Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross- functional planning processes.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Superior teamwork skills
• Strong business acumen.

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Big Data Analytics, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Empathy, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Internal Controls, Long Term Planning, Management of Change, Managing Ambiguity, Numerical Data Analysis, Policy Management, Problem Solving Mindset { 4 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Finance

Job Level:

Specialist

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