
Accountant
Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Montevideo • Uruguay
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About the role
- The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting activities for Montevideo, Uruguay.
- 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.
- Guarantee full compliance with national and municipal tax requirements: Income Tax, IVA – Filing, etc.
- Lead annual external audit and statutory review processes.
- Coordinate internal audit visits and follow up on audit findings.
- Oversee daily bank reconciliations and ensure alignment with balances.
- Supervise payroll accounting and compliance on payroll, withholding, and social security.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccountingGAAPNCIFreconciliationpayroll accountingtax regulationsfinancial analysisdata validationelectronic invoicing
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillssupervisioncoordination
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting