Cost Accounting Analyst (Brazil, Argentina & Mexico)

The Cost Accounting Analyst will be responsible for supporting cost accounting activities across Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. This role ensures accurate cost reporting, analysis, and compliance with local regulations while partnering with regional finance teams to drive efficiency and transparency in financial operations..

Responsabilities
•Prepare and analyze cost reports for manufacturing, operations, and overhead expenses. Monitor variances between actual and standard costs and provide actionable insights.
•Support monthly closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Ensure accurate allocation of costs across business units and geographies.
•Assist in preparing cost budgets and forecasts for Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. Collaborate with local teams to validate assumptions and align with corporate targets.
•Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams to optimize cost structures. Provide cost insights to support decision-making and process improvements.
•Facilitate the 'Record to Report' process, providing detailed financial data and valuable input to the management reporting.
•Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, providing all necessary general ledger data, account analyses, and financial reports.
•Adhere to a tight control environment which abides by the company's previously defined internal control framework
•Develop and implement comprehensive and up-to-date cost accounting procedures that improve accuracy, efficiency and that comply with company policies and GAAP.
•Develop ad-hoc reports and conduct special projects, such as financial data analysis, process improvements, policy reviews, etc., in an effort to improve the overall cost accounting function.

Competencies
•Highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
•Strong analytical and communication skills.
•Knowledge accounting systems is required
•Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an excellent Excel working knowledge
•Knowledge of LATAM tax and compliance requirements is a plus

Other
•Standard costing
•Inventory valuation
•Overhead allocation
•Cost analysis and reporting
•Budgeting and forecasting
•Variance analysis

Requirements 
•BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field
•Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
•3 - 5+ years of relevant experience
•Fluency in English required