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General Accountant

AT Diageo
Diageo

General Accountant

Bogota, Colombia

About us

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose - Celebrating life, every day, everywhere - has a relevant role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.

About the Function

Financial Controlling Tower is part of Controllers Group and provides oversight on financial activities and controls including general accounting, management and external reporting and financial statement analysis. The tower is responsible for the interpretation of financial and statutory data, the coordination and management of financial and statutory reporting, the management of main financial statements delivering solutions that will increase insight and clarity.

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About the Role

Accountabilites:

  • Prepare statutory financial statements under relevant local GAAP and IFRS principles in quality and on time.
  • Prepare the work papers of the financial statements as well as prepare the explanation notes and disclosures.
  • Support accuracy and completeness of the reporting in the Statutory financial statements.
  • Guarantee the adherence of Diageo Brasil books under IFRS.
  • Prepare year-end adjustments prior to the issuance of Financial Statement.
  • Prepare a bridge to compare statutory and management reporting, according to internal controls.
  • Lead analysis of impairment, Revenue Recognition and previous year adjustment.
  • Support key financial controlling processes: month end and period end closes, journal entry preparation, critical metric, and data quality monitoring.
  • Continuously supervise the BS accounts for any inconsistencies.
  • Prepare payroll reconciliations, among others.
  • Adherence to Internal controls.


About You
  • University / College degree in Accounting
  • 4 years' experience in accounting/financial controlling/statutory and management reporting
  • Experience working within an international / multicultural environment
  • Good understanding of the financial controlling processes
  • Sophisticated analytical skills to be able to see and understand the big picture and deliver message
  • Proficient English - Portuguese desirable


Inclusion&Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the outstanding contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
  • Coordinate attendance of external audits ensure relevant information is provided and support to achieve satisfactory on any audit settlement.
  • Proactively seek for process improvement opportunities and advise Line Manager on any non-compliance situation and alternative solutions.
  • Keep Process Documentation actualized and accurate.

Client-provided location(s): Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Job ID: Diageo-JR1100837
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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