Senior Accounting Analyst | LATAM

As a Senior Accounting Analyst at EBANX, your primary responsibilities include participating in building scalable accounting processes, planning and performing monthly and quarterly close activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve internal financial systems. You'll also focus on research and technical accounting analyses, design effective control procedures, and maintain comprehensive accounting policies.

To qualify for the Senior Accounting Analyst position at EBANX, candidates must have a solid background in accounting or industry experience, a degree in Accounting or Administration/Economics, and an active CRC. Excellent communication skills, proficiency in Excel, knowledge of IFRS, and fluency in Spanish are also critical qualifications for this role.

EBANX supports the career growth of its Senior Accounting Analysts by offering challenging opportunities, financial assistance for further education, workshops, and courses. Programs like EBANX Education and EBANX Skills empower you to develop vital skills tailored to your career progression.

Essential skills for a successful Senior Accounting Analyst at EBANX include strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, experience with large data sets, and an understanding of IFRS and BRGAAP. Additionally, familiarity with SAP (S4Hana) and a dynamic, team-oriented mindset are vital for thriving in this role.

The work culture at EBANX is vibrant and inclusive, emphasizing diversity, creativity, and teamwork. As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you'll work in a supportive environment that values your input, embraces change, and encourages you to grow along with the company.

When answering this question, emphasize your alignment with EBANX's mission to connect global companies and customers. Discuss your passion for accounting and how the role offers an exciting challenge that contributes positively to the company's growth.

In your response, provide specific examples of your past experiences in managing monthly and quarterly closes. Highlight your method of ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and any software or tools you've utilized in the process.

Demonstrate your proactive approach by mentioning professional organizations you follow, online courses, or webinars. Explain how you’ve recently updated your knowledge on IFRS or BRGAAP and its implications for your work.

Choose a specific challenge that showcases your problem-solving skills. Explain the situation, your analysis process, the solution you implemented, and the positive outcome or lessons learned from that experience.

Share your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools or setting deadlines. Explain how you assess urgency versus importance, and provide an example of a time you successfully managed competing priorities.

Mention your proficiency with accounting software, focusing on SAP S4Hana if applicable. Provide examples of tasks you’ve completed using this software and how it enhances your efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.

Discuss your experience with automation, emphasizing the benefits of increased accuracy and efficiency. Outline how you would assess current procedures, identify areas for automation, and propose solutions that align with EBANX's objectives.

Explain the importance of communication in your role as an accountant. Share how you engage with colleagues from different departments, clarify financial data, and ensure that everyone is aligned on financial processes and reporting.

Highlight a situation where you designed or improved internal controls. Discuss the process you took, the specific controls you implemented, and the positive impact they had on the financial integrity of the organization.

Share your aspirations and how the Senior Accounting Analyst role at EBANX fits into your career trajectory. Discuss your eagerness for growth and how you plan to contribute to the team and the company while achieving your personal goals.