Senior Accountant
About the Role
We are seeking a technically strong and client-oriented Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring full compliance with accounting and tax regulations while delivering high-quality financial information and advisory support.
This role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities, who can oversee multiple client engagements, guide junior team members, and communicate complex financial matters clearly to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee accounting operations for a portfolio of clients
- Review and ensure accuracy of financial records, reports, and statements
- Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and tax regulations
- Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and statutory reports
- Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, ICA, etc.)
- Supervise and support junior accountants, providing guidance and quality control
- Identify and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and issues
- Support and lead audit processes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance
- Act as a main point of contact for clients, providing technical accounting and tax guidance
- Manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines and service quality standards are consistently met
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements
Requirements
- Spanish (Native) and English (Intermediate preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience (preferably in outsourcing or consulting environments)
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and/or local GAAP) and Colombian tax regulations
- Proven experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax filings
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior team members
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to clients
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in client-facing roles within professional services or outsourcing firms
- Exposure to tax and statutory audits, including leading audit processes
- Ability to provide strategic insights based on financial data
- Strong process improvement mindset and experience implementing efficiencies
We want to meet you! Apply now and be part of our growth.
About Biz Latin Hub:
Biz Latin Hub is an integrated firm providing legal, accounting, and recruitment–PEO services, with a presence across Latin America and the Caribbean. Through our integrated services approach, we deliver comprehensive back-office solutions to support business expansion, from entity formation and legal services to recruitment and tax compliance.