AP Finance Controller

This is a full time position, to work in our Cartago site, located in Zona Franca La Lima. Position might include 2 days available per week to work from home.  

Our AP Finance Controllers are members of the finance department, where the main responsibilities are the control of the account’s payable operation, and other management of essential processes for the business. The AP Finance Controllers are experienced professionals in accounts payables management, focussed on efficiency and accuracy in handling accounting processes. It should be a skilled worker in insuring compliance  with internal policies and tax regualtions, with strong analytical abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement of financial procedures.

Principales Responsabilidades:  

• Responsible for the weekly payment report and all special payments for CAR.  
• Needs to coordinate with the CPBC to fulfill his/her responsibilities.
• Local Bank Reconciliation.
• Control of the Prepayments report
• Export Invoice and export Invoice Reconciliation.
• Daily review of the invoice process.
• Handling and verification of local reports to the Ministerio de Hacienda and Procomer
• Invoice Acceptation in Ministerio de Hacienda.  Understand and identify improvements during the process.
• Monthly Vat Declaration.
• Purchase of foreign currency (CRC-USD).
• Run required BAC Payments.
• Control of the Credit Cards for CAR.
• Communicate with CPBC (Business Center) and people from other countries to ensure proper control of the account payable operation.

Responsible of:

• Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given
• Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines
• Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system
• Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position
• Support the positive EHS culture

Escential Qualifications: 

• University degree is required, preferably Accounting / Finance / or related areas. 
• More than 3+ years’ experience in financial, Accounts Payable and accounting, in multinational manufacturing company
• B2 English level. 
• Proved experience with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations with experience in accounts reconciliations.
• Proficient in reviewing, verifying and processing invoices ensuring accounting records.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheet software and MS PowerPoint.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Knowledge of business operation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Interpersonal and consultative skills to effectively interact at all levels.
• Able to accomplish broad and complex assignments. 
• Team player. 
• Problem – Solving and Analysis.
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Creative and decisive problem-solving skills 
• Must be able to maintain/establish strong relationships across the organization.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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