About the role

  • Accountant responsible for ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance of financial reporting and accounting activities at Pacific International Lines. Focusing on local GAAP compliance for 5-10 years of shipping industry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in accordance with local GAAP (NCIF).
  • Maintain statutory accounting books and electronic ledgers required by National Customs and Super Sociedades.
  • Ensure accurate reconciliation of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll & social security accruals, Fixed Assets & Depreciation, Banks, suspense, and clearing accounts.
  • Prepare annual statutory financial statements under NCIF.
  • Guarantee full compliance with national and municipal tax requirements.
  • Ensure accuracy and timely submission of all National Customs filings and electronic logs.
  • Maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with regional and HQ Internal Audit.
  • Manage local banking relationships, ensuring compliance with dual-approval schemes.
  • Supervise payroll accounting and compliance on payroll, withholding, and social security.
  • Coordinate the local accounting team (AR, AP, Payroll) and outsourcing partner.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • 5–10 years of experience in accounting, tax, controlling, and external audit in shipping and logistics.
  • Strong knowledge of NCIF / COL-GAAP (Decreto 2420 and updates), tax regulations (IVA, Renta, etc), Payroll and social security (Electronic invoicing (Factura Electrónica) and National Customs procedures.
  • Bilingual: Spanish native / English Advanced.
  • ERP knowledge: Oracle, SAP, or similar (Oracle preferred).
  • Advanced Excel (financial analysis, reconciliations, data validation).

Benefits

  • Be part of a leading global carrier with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job title

Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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