Controlling Specialist Chile (Temporary Contract)

Location

Santiago, Chile

Mission

At Zelestra, we are looking for an Accounting & Controlling Specialist to lead the accounting and financial management in Chile, combining a strong technical foundation with direct and active involvement in operational execution (hands-on profile).
The mission of this role is to ensure proper compliance with local accounting, financial, and tax regulations, aligned with corporate standards, while also driving a modern, analytical, and data-driven approach—actively contributing to business decision-making and the continuous improvement of financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Directly execute and lead monthly accounting closings, adjustments, variance analysis, and key bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements firsthand, ensuring consistency, quality, and traceability of information.
• Supervise and analyze local accounting and financial operations, identifying risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and coordinate local and corporate reporting, delivering clear, timely, and management-oriented information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results, costs, and margins (including EPC contracts).
• Ensure compliance with Peruvian accounting and tax regulations across all financial activities.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits at the local level, acting as the main point of contact and being responsible for the information provided.
• Prepare and coordinate local regulatory reports, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Identify, design, and implement improvements in accounting and financial processes, with a focus on efficiency, internal control, and scalability.
• Actively drive automation, standardization, and data usage, reducing manual tasks and strengthening financial analysis.
• Coordinate with internal areas (Legal, Tax, AMS, O&M, Project Finance) and external advisors for comprehensive financial management.

Job Requirements

• Professional degree in Accounting/Auditing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial roles with similar responsibilities.
• Proven experience in hands-on roles, directly involved in accounting closings, reporting, and audits.
• Experience in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or utilities.
• Experience working with corporate reporting and in demanding environments.
• Experience in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Chilean tax legislation (SII).
• Proficiency in ERP (SAP) and accounting systems, ideally in process improvement or automation contexts.
• Strong financial and data analysis skills to support business management.
• Intermediate English (desirable).
• Availability to work with us through a temporary services company for a period of 6 months.

What we offer

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age and ethnicity. Our mission is to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

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