Accounting & Reporting Manager LATAM

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting & Reporting Manage r to join our team in Mexico. This role will be responsible for internalizing the bookkeeping, preparing and overseeing the entity local accounts, managing operational tax activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and leading key finance projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Mexican financial regulations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.

GROUP ACTIVITY

A2MAC1 is the leading provider of data and benchmarking analysis for the automotive industry worldwide and a market leader. A2MAC1 offers the most comprehensive set of benchmarking and cost calculation solutions used by engineers and designers at every stage of the automotive value chain. This solution enables companies to understand the competitive landscape, improve their innovation capabilities, design automotive platforms, and enhance cost efficiency. Founded 25 years ago, A2MAC1 has become the industry standard, deeply integrated into its clients' processes. The Group is the main catalyst for innovation and cost savings for the global automotive industry.

ROLE & RESPONSABILITES

Reporting to the Finance Manager Americas and the Global Accounting Director,  within the Group Finance Department, the Accounting & Reporting Manager LATAM will be in charge of the following topics. They will be seconded by a Finance Administrator.

The position will be serving as key contact for the Finance functions in Mexico : accounting, taxes and reporting to headquarters.

The position is based in our Queretaro plant (Mexico), which employs around 120 people

Accounting and bookkeeping for the local Accounts

• Internalize the bookkeeping functions from our local accounting firm.
• Put in place the Group ERP (SAGE). Implement a proper mapping between local accounts and Group accounts.
• Prepare the local financial statements in compliance with Mexican accounting standards (NIF).
• Perform and supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable,  general ledger, taxes and payroll. Manage the full P / L ownership and the full B / S ownership.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of local financial data and records.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Group procedures
• Maintain and improve the P2P processes within our Group System PROCURIFY.
• Ensure that the reporting rules and guidelines are applied : cost-centers, intercompany partnership, appropriate GL accounts to be used.
• Ensure that the Group deadlines are met on a monthly basis.
• Overview the company exposure to currency fluctuation, liaising with the Group Treasurer.

Operational tax management

Reporting

Projects

INTERACTIONS

The Finance Manager will be a real business partner for the Operations in Queretaro, giving insights on the costs, but also ensuring procedures and processes be applied and respected.

The Finance Manager will liaise with the headquarters in Paris :  the FP&A team, the Group Reporting Team,  the IT Finance System Project Manager, the Group CFO.

Requirements

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

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BACKGROUND

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