Financial Specialist

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world **for all nex>t generations**- and that’s exactly what you can do joining us Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who - as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies - serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Click here to learn more about how **we can make an impact together** For a sneak peek into life at allnex, don’t miss our **Operator Movie** **Position overview**: We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the new **GBS Americas Center** in **Guadalajara, Mexico**. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for allnex as we strengthen our presence in the Americas and scale our operations efficiently across the region. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we remain unwavering in our commitment to fostering a unified and collaborative culture across all our locations. The GBS Americas will serve as a hub of innovation and excellence, driving our mission to deliver superior solutions and services to our valued customers. The Financial Specialist will be responsible for performing monthly general ledger accounting activities and assisting the Finance Controller with controlling activities, processes, and applicable internal and external audits for their assigned entity. Additionally, will proactively follow up with various parties within the organization to communicate progress during the closing period, resolve issues related to the general ledger and other activities, and work closely with the respective Finance Controller. **Responsibilities**: - Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process in compliance with Group (IFRS) within the corporate deadlines for the responsible entity, including reviewing accrual accounts and booking accruals. - Prepare and enter manual journal entries to the General Ledger, and prepare tax provision calculations, ensuring they are reported correctly in the tax reporting tool. - Upload the Trial Balance into the consolidation reporting tool (SAP-BPC) and reconcile it with the ERP source system. - Prepare reconciliations, obtain approvals in accordance with accepted requirements, and follow up to resolve reconciling differences. - Ensure timely and thorough reporting required by Central Finance functions (Consolidation, Business Analysis, Tax, Treasury, and Credit Control). - Manage the responsible entity according to the Group’s Accounting & Reporting Manual (ARM) and internal policies, and support the Finance Controller in preparing and filing annual local financial statements. - Assist the Finance Controller with the external financial audit conducted by the Group-appointed auditor. - Support the Finance Controller in ensuring corporate tax returns are prepared correctly, reviewed with the Central Tax team, and submitted in accordance with government deadlines. **Required skills and experience**: - 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controlling, preferably in a multinational environment - Solid understanding of IFRS and local accounting standards, with hands-on experience in general ledger and tax provision processes - Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SAP, BlackLine, and BPC (or similar ERP and reporting tools) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset - Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across teams and functions - Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to dynamic environments **Qualifications**: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. - Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent are preferred. **We offer**: - We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career. **Equal Employment Opportunity** allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities. Find out how you can make an impact Che