Senior Accountant

About Us:

Triol Corporation is an international company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and supply of low- and medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs), integrated drive systems, and related electrical equipment for industrial and energy markets worldwide.

With more than 30 years of experience in the power electronics market, Triol delivers a full cycle of solutions - from R&D and production to sales, implementation, and service.

Our production sites and representative offices are located in Poland, the USA, Ukraine, Colombia, Mexico, Middle East and Indonesia, with over 600 successful implementations across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and China.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to to take ownership of the accounting and financial operations of our local entity in Colombia.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities independently while working closely with our finance team in Poland, ensuring accurate financial reporting, tax compliance and alignment with the company's financial processes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounting cycle for the local entity, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in accordance with Colombian accounting standards and applicable regulations
• Oversee tax compliance activities, including the preparation, review and timely submission of tax returns, tax payments and other required tax filings
• Prepare statutory financial reports and ensure compliance with local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements
• Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely salary calculations, payroll accounting, tax withholdings and social security contributions
• Handle import accounting activities, including the review and recording of import transactions, customs duties, related costs and supporting documentation
• Oversee inventory accounting, ensuring accurate inventory records, proper valuation and reconciliation between accounting records and physical stock
• Manage accounting for workshop services, including the recording and allocation of related costs, revenues and expenses
• Coordinate tax audits and inspections, preparing the required documentation, responding to inquiries and working with relevant authorities to resolve any issues
• Work closely with external consultants, tax advisors and auditors to ensure compliance with local regulations and support audit and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and financial processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and compliance across all finance activities

Key Requirements:

• 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably gained in international manufacturing companies, with responsibility for end-to-end accounting processes
• A local professional accounting qualification (Tarjeta Profesional de Contador Público, issued by the Junta Central de Contadores)
• Strong knowledge of Colombian GAAP and local tax regulations, including statutory accounting and reporting requirements
• Proven ability to independently manage monthly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines
• Good knowledge of inventory and import accounting, including the accounting treatment of related costs and transactions
• Experience working with multiple currencies and handling foreign currency transactions
• Ability to independently research accounting and tax legislation, identify applicable regulations and assess their impact on the company's accounting practices and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly formulate questions, explain requirements and communicate effectively the central finance team, local employees and external auditors
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks, make informed decisions and deliver results independently

Additional Requirements:

• Spanish: Native, English: min. B2
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Experience working with SIIGO accounting software
• Experience preparing financial reports for an international group

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working model: 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely