Accountant - LATAM

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

The Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the accounting operations in Mexico. This position provides advanced support across accounts payable and receivable processes, month-end close activities, and financial reconciliations. It serves as an operational link between the local entity and the centralized AP team in India, helping maintain high-quality financial data and adherence to Valvoline’s global standards under SAP S/4HANA. The role also contributes to internal control reinforcement and continuous process improvements that strengthen the overall finance function

Valvoline Global Operations has operations located in Guadalajara, Jalisco.  We prefer candidates who can work an in-office schedule (3 days per week).

How You Will Make An Impact

Accounts Payable and Vendor Coordination:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the local entity, coordinating seamlessly with the centralized AP team in India to ensure a timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Monitor and follow up on invoice workflows, payment status, proof of payment requests, and supplier inquiries, ensuring SLA compliance.
• Maintain and update control logs related to vendor disputes, pending approvals, and payment confirmations, escalating issues when required.
• Perform reconciliations between the AP subledger and GR/IR accounts, investigating and resolving unmatched items in collaboration with Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Review and validate vendor master data changes, ensuring alignment with internal controls and compliance with Mexican tax regulations (CFDI 4.0, retenciones, IVA)

Accounts Receivable Support:

• Support the AR Team by reviewing tax invoice discrepancies, coordinating corrections in credit notes, and ensuring the accuracy of fiscal documentation.
• Track, document, and resolve customer invoice issues by liaising with Sales, Customer Service to address missing, incorrect, or duplicate information.
• Contribute to the reconciliation of AR subledger accounts and assist with follow-up communications to customers regarding outstanding balances when needed.
• Support the monitoring and validation of system postings related to revenue, discounts, rebates, and adjustments.

Accounting Operations and Month-End Close:

• Prepare journal entries, monthly accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations with accuracy and adherence to corporate close timelines.
• Validate SAP postings for freight, brokerage fees, import/export costs, and intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and cost allocation.
• Monitor open items in GL accounts, performing root-cause analysis and preparing supporting evidence for internal and external audit review.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records of accounting documentation, including payments, reconciliations, and month-end working papers.

Reporting, Data Analysis & Automation:

• Develop and maintain monthly financial reports, dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Utilize Excel (advanced level), Power BI, and/or SAP Analytics Cloud to automate recurring reports and enhance data visibility.
• Support the preparation of financial and operational reports required for management reviews, corporate submissions, or audit engagements

Compliance & Administrative Support:

• Ensure that all accounting records, payments, and tax documentation comply with Mexican statutory requirements (SAT, IVA, ISR), internal policies.
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation, schedules, and analyses for external audits (EY, PwC) and corporate reviews.
• Participate in internal control assessments, process standardization initiatives, and cross-functional improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 4–6 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable roles, preferably in multinational environments.
• Familiarity with Mexican tax documentation (CFDI, IVA, ISR).
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and internal controls.
• Understanding of local tax requirements (IVA, ISR, DIOT) and familiarity with SAT processes.
• Experience with SAP and understanding of accounting flows (GR/IR, journal entries, reconciliations).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration across global and local teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ethical mindset, integrity, and commitment to compliance.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience working in SAP S/4HANA
• Power BI or SAC knowledge is a plus

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1863