External Accountant

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior External Accountant to provide specialized accounting, tax, and financial advisory services, ensuring fiscal compliance, import control, and strategic support. Key Highlights: 1. Proven experience in import companies and international trade. 2. Advanced knowledge of Peruvian tax regulations and IFRS. 3. Design tax optimization strategies and advise management. **JOB PROFILE: SENIOR EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANT – IMPORT COMPANY** **Job Objective:** Provide specialized accounting, tax, and financial advisory services, ensuring proper fulfillment of tax obligations, accounting control of import operations, tax optimization, and strategic support for corporate decision-making. Requirements: * Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). * Minimum of **8 to 10 years** of corporate accounting experience. * Proven experience in **import companies, international trade, international logistics, or distribution**. * Advanced knowledge of: * Peruvian tax regulations (SUNAT). * VAT (IGV), Income Tax, and withholding taxes. * Accounting and tax treatment of imports. * Import costs and inventory valuation. * Monthly and annual tax returns. * SUNAT audits and information requests. * Financial statements under IFRS. * Bank reconciliations and financial analysis. * Electronic accounting books and accounting systems. * Customs regimes and international trade documents. * Tax planning and tax contingencies. * Advanced Excel proficiency. * ERP accounting system experience preferred. Main Responsibilities: * Supervise and execute the company’s full accounting function. * Review correct accounting recording of imports, customs clearance, and associated costs. * Prepare and file monthly and annual tax returns. * Prepare financial statements and management reports. * Analyze tax contingencies and propose preventive measures. * Respond to SUNAT inquiries, audits, or inspections. * Verify compliance with labor and tax obligations. * Evaluate import costs to prevent financial imbalances. * Design legally compliant tax optimization strategies. * Advise management on financial and tax decisions. * Coordinate with customs brokers, international suppliers, and financial institutions as required. * Implement improvements in accounting processes and internal controls. Competencies: * Strong technical and tax judgment. * Analytical and strategic capability. * Confidentiality and professional ethics. * Organization and results orientation. * Effective communication with management. * Ability to resolve complex tax contingencies. * Proactivity and technical leadership. Work Modality: * **External service provision / Specialized accounting outsourcing** * Direct reporting to General Management and Administration Salary: S/.1,500\.00 \- S/.2,000\.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment