Accounting Manager

**Accounting Manager**This position will oversee and manage the Accounting Manager functions of AIG Mexico legal entities, including but not limited to the period end close, Balance Sheet and Intercompany reconciliations, Statutory Reporting, as well as internal and external audits coordination. The Accounting Manager will also support Local Controller and the Regional Controller in having a general oversight for the legal entities in Mexico to ensure all key financial deliverables are completed and submitted timely.The accounting and financial operations will be supported through a combination of shared services (FC), and Local finance team (LT). being responsible for the close collaboration amongst the FC and LT to ensure the business knowledge is maintained and appropriately reflected in key financial deliverables.**Key Responsibilities**:Accounting Manager / Compliance / General Finance:- Manage all period end closing financial reporting activities in the US GAAP and Local GAAP ledgers for the Mexico entities in conjunction with FC to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.- Ensure accounting standards and policies are adhered to, including processes completed by FC.- Coordinate and review of month end and quarter end reporting activities.- Responsibility for Statutory Account preparation and filing working closely with FC as needed- Provide supporting documentations for statutory accounts preparation to assist with external audit and reviews.- Work closely with FC and the Business colleagues to resolve issues and communicate changes.- Review and meet with FC to discuss KPIs and participate in dashboard reviews to ensure Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Intercompany balances and other schedules are completed on a timely and accurate basis- Ensure timely and complete compliance to local statutory.- Interact as necessary with government agencies, financial institutions and industry organizations. Be able to clearly articulate AIG’s position on key matters and issues- Ensure an effective internal control environment. Coordinate the planning and lead the execution of local internal and external audit work.- Coordinate and monitor the team's efforts to fulfill SOX audit and inquiries from Corporate and external auditors.- Coordinate and ensure control owners perform the SOX test controls and support them.- Collaborate with the Management of cash flow and local treasury activities- Manage other activities, attending to requests for statistical information both for US and local authorities as well as other ad hoc requests that may arise from time to time- Manages and develops the Controlling staff.- Manages staff and supervisory staff who work on the following diverse activities, financial and management reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, invoicing, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, taxation, fixed assets and inventory management, cash management, including interest costs and foreign exchange exposure, purchasing and payroll as well as related internal controls.- Sets goals and establishes priorities within the department.- Provides support and advice to staff concerning procedures, systems and priorities.- Liaises with all finance team and all areas of the company to achieve the expected result.**Key Capabilities**:- Strong analytical background with strategic thinking capabilities and attention to detail- Solid understanding of accounting, treasury, internal controls, financial systems and processes- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in writing- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment- Ability to multi-task, consistently meeting deadlines on multiple projects and activities- Work effectively in a team environment and in building collaborative relationships with peers and with other stakeholders- People Managerial skills- Advanced English**Key Experience**:- Relevant post qualification experience- Hands on experience in an accounting manager role- Experience Insurance Industry is considered an asset- Strong preference for working with shared service centers- Internal controls and SOX experienceEducation- University Degree with Accounting major or equivalentAt AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.**Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters**At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your fa