Accounting Team Leader - Finance Front Office

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY ARGENTINA S.A.U. is looking for an Accounting Team Leader to join its Finance team in Buenos Aires. The role leads a team of accounting professionals and ensures the accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial records and reporting. It combines technical accounting expertise with people leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of accounting professionals to achieve operational goals.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries and accounting transactions.
• Manage account reconciliations and resolve issues on time.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
• Monitor cash flow activities and related accounting processes.
• Coordinate cost accounting and financial analysis activities.
• Support tax-related accounting requirements and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, reporting standards and external and internal regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive continuous process improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Experience in general accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading or supervising accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• General ledger processes, journal entries and reconciliations.
• ERP systems and accounting software.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Exposure to diverse accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives.