Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting at PayPal

Ciudad de México, , Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Data Sourcing, Governance, Compliance, Treasury, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Automation, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, SQL, SAP

Industry

Software Development

Description

Initiate accounting processes to ensure financial statements meet local GAAP Monitor the accounting closing process and post journal entries for any required adjustments in the local ledger Support the organization in meeting local and global regulatory obligations Drive process control rigor to support quarterly certification on financials Implement monthly financial reports and analytics to support structured risk-based monthly financial reviews Implement statutory financial statements and ensure timely completion of statutory audits Facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and month-end reporting packages Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. In your day-to-day role you will be responsible for Generation of management dashboards to report, monitor and forecast regulatory metrics, primarily related to Capital and Liquidity of licensed entities. Working with key stakeholders in the LATAM region including Regulatory Reporting Leadership, Data Sourcing & Governance, GEM, Compliance, Legal, Controllership and Treasury teams to manage reporting obligations and information requirements with a high degree of quality assurance. Perform reconciliation of output against financial accounts and other data points ensuring any differences are remediated in advance of reporting or explained as appropriate. Generate process efficiencies with particular focus on risk reduction through automation. Integrate risk based operating procedures and checklists focusing heavily on internal controls throughout. Proactively investigating, resolving, and communicating any issues to internal stakeholders. Preparing and presenting periodic updates to Regulatory, Compliance and Finance Leadership. Supporting integration of new acquisitions and products by managing data requirements, process set up and change management of reporting obligations. Monitoring the development of regulations in LATAM to ensure advance awareness and preparatory tasks are undertaken early to implement changes as prescribed by legislation and published circulars. Assisting the global Regulatory Reporting and Governance team with any related initiatives outside of the LATAM region. Qualified accountant or finance professional (or similar BSc, BA), preferably with a Big 4 background and ~6+ years' professional experience in banking/payments/financial services industries. High level of expertise in sourcing, interrogating and manipulating data in various forms and code from multiple systems/platforms. Knowledge of AI, macros, SQL and tableau an advantage. Keen analytical and problem-solving experience with a strong focus on quality assurance of output. Understanding of regulations affecting the Banking and Payments industries across LATAM and globally. Familiarity with financial statements preparation using local and international accounting standards including local GAAP and IFRS. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English mandatory. Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast paced and dynamic environment with a high degree of personal accountability, integrity and trust. Proven success in working collaboratively within cross-functional teams, both locally and globally. Technical proficiency with various data systems and reporting platforms. SAP is an advantage. Ability to create and maintain a balanced and positive work environment. Strong capabilities in process improvement and documentation. Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting, sharing knowledge and expertise effectively with colleagues. Willingness to take on additional Regulatory Reporting work unrelated to the LATAM region. Ability to escalate issues and seek guidance as required.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will initiate accounting processes to ensure financial statements meet local GAAP and monitor the accounting closing process. They will also generate management dashboards to report and forecast regulatory metrics, working closely with stakeholders in the LATAM region.