Senior Accountant

Job Description

Location: Bogota, Colombia
You will work onsite from Bogotá, Colombia

Accounting’s mission is to create shareholder value through integrity, leadership and business partnership. Our primary responsibility is to prepare and report the worldwide consolidated financial statements to senior management and to shareholders through press releases and earnings calls. Additional responsibilities include accounting consultation to internal partners, assisting with acquisitions, system improvements and other special projects.

As an Accountant, you will manage the accounting and reporting for Electronic Arts Colombia SAS, an EA studio specialized in quality and verification. You will ensure that local financial statements comply with both local accounting standards and US GAAP.

You will report to the Controlling Manager

Responsibilities

• Under guidance, responsible of the accounting activities of EA Colombia, ensuring compliance with closing schedules, including the production of journal entries for monthly and annual closings.
• Ensure compliance of accounts with local and international standards, and fiscal declarations working with local consultants.
• Prepare closing reports and improve processes in collaboration with other support responsibilities within the Group.
• Support business teams in managing and controlling their activities.
• Support the implementation, standardization, and improvement of our processes
• Plan and manage cash flow.
• Implement and maintain an internal control system.
• Resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Join our global initiative to make our Finance Team a lean and Agile organization through project involvement or by developing areas of expertise.
• Responsible for accounting and tax compliance related to one small size entity in both US and Colombian gaap, with the support of management and local advisors

Qualifications

The following backgrounds:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified or equivalent financial accounting studies
• Prior equivalent Controlling work experience with a multinational company
• Experience with month-end reporting deadlines and preparation of local statutory financial statements
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with IFRS

EA Bogota Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, global fitness benefit ($500 USD per year), and mental wellbeing plan.
• Professional Development - Training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance - 15 vacation days, paid holiday closure and paid sick leave
• Meaningful Work - Opportunity to directly contribute to the development of EA titles
• Additional Perks - Meal card ($400,000 COP per month), game credits and console reimbursement program
• Work Environment - New office space in the heart of Salitre, inclusive work culture and supportive team environment ...and more!