Assistant Controller

About the role

Marsh is looking for an Assistant Controller to join its Controller Team, based in Cali or Bogotá, Colombia. It is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office. The role supports the Controller in defining Controllership strategy and objectives, maintaining the internal control environment and SOX compliance, and making final decisions on escalated issues across six countries (Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico).

Key responsibilities

• Support the strategy and definition of Controllership objectives, including automation priorities.
• Ensure the integrity of financial information under US GAAP and IFRS, control cash flow and review significant reconciliation variances and monthly closing.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, maintain and approve general ledger and balance sheet accounts, and analyse revenue and expense reports and accruals.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key accounts and financial statement line items, including management's discussion and analysis, and present findings to senior management.
• Own SOX and the internal control environment, remediate control gaps, and act as final decision-maker for escalations.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures, research accounting policy issues and write position papers, and provide executive summaries of department performance and risks to the Controller.
• Support hiring, performance evaluation and succession planning for the Controllership team, and guide less experienced accountants.
• Maintain strong communication with Accounting Operations, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance and FP&A, and recommend improvements to internal processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, economics or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in the insurance industry.
• At least 3 years of team leadership and people management experience, preferably in insurance.
• Fluent English (level C2) and Spanish, with strong communication and presentation skills.

Required skills

• US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting and accounting policy
• SOX and internal controls
• General ledger maintenance, reconciliations and financial statement preparation

What we offer

• A hybrid model with flexibility to work remotely, with at least three days a week in the office.
• Professional development opportunities, a vibrant and inclusive culture, and a range of career opportunities.