LATAM Accounting Manager

Responsibilities Team IntroductionThe AMS global accounting team is part of the Accounting and Reporting team. Our team covers the general accounting functions in the US, Canada, and LATAM. We are the owners of GL accounting and oversee the month-end closing process. We work across various accounting projects and provide technical support. We also support the year-end reporting and audit inquiries as required.Position SummaryThe LATAM Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations across multiple countries in the LATAM region (Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico). This role ensures adherence to local and international accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate financial policies while driving process improvements and efficiency in financial operations.We are seeking a highly driven Accounting Manager who can move fast and learn quickly to help establish new processes, improve and scale existing processes for our LATAM Infrastructure portfolio, including Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico operations.The ideal candidate has previous experience developing and refining business processes. They should possess a deep understanding of various business models and be able to analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement. This candidate has a proven track record of successfully implementing process enhancements that have led to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved overall business performance.With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our Accounting team. Together we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users.You should be able to work well with cross-border colleagues and cross-functional teams and assist with the management and ownership of the end-to-end operational processes for the subject areas. The successful candidate will be a highly driven, focused individual who can work well with internal and external partners at all levels.Responsibilities-Research accounting implications (in collaboration with Bytedance’s accounting headquarter team in Hong Kong) from changes in the business, stay up-to-date on changes in industry trends, and use the information to inform internal decisions.-Partner with the global accounting/reporting teams to operationalize the accounting relating to complex transactions.-Partner with the local accounting firms to finish local monthly bookkeeping operations.-Coordinate with external and internal auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requests, and aid in the research and analysis of audit issues raised.-Basic knowledge of local tax rules and accounting implications.-Work closely with reporting/tax teams to ensure compliance with the local GAAP, IFRS, and internal policies through effective communications and globally coordinated execution. Also, able to translate/apply GAAP/international policies to operationalise complex accounting issues, including assessing the design and/or effectiveness of internal controls.-Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting standards, and assess operational implications for any relevant changes.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:-Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting fields.-Strong knowledge of Financial reporting & Brazil local local compliance and regulations.-Financial statements auditing, financial accounting, or similar experience.-Local filing experience and CRC certification.-Great communication skills & proficiency in English.-Experience working with business partners and engineers to effect changes.-Experience in optimizing or re-designing existing processes resulting from business needs.Preferred Qualifications:-Familiarity with local GAAP and IFRS.-Experience working with LATAM countries, familiar with LATAM accounting policies.-Experience with Oracle.-System implementation experience.-Applicable in-house TMT industry experience.About ByteDance Brazil ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment, and enterprise services - over 2.5 billion people interact with ByteDance products, including TikTok.Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.Diversity & InclusionTikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. 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