Accountant - Colombia

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Bogotá, Colombia – Remote/Hybrid depending on client requirements
Type of Contract: Full-Time – Independent Contractor / Services Agreement
Salary Range: Market Rates
Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and Intermediate/Conversational English (written and spoken)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Accountant with solid experience in Colombian accounting and tax compliance to support a portfolio of foreign-owned entities in Colombia. You will play a key role in monthly accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and accounting support for international clients.

Your work will directly contribute to the accurate and timely fulfillment of local compliance obligations, as well as the delivery of reliable financial information to international clients and their headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounting processes and maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Colombian accounting regulations and applicable IFRS requirements.
• Prepare and support the timely filing of Colombian tax obligations, including VAT, withholding taxes, income tax, and other applicable returns and reports before DIAN.
• Manage electronic invoicing processes, including issuance, receipt, validation, reconciliation, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Use DIAN digital platforms and other Colombian government systems to file returns, respond to requests, and maintain organized compliance documentation.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for foreign headquarters, including reconciliation and mapping of Colombian financial information under IFRS or US GAAP when required.
• Reconcile accounting records related to payroll, social security, and other employment-related obligations with the general ledger, in coordination with payroll and HR teams.
• Respond to DIAN notifications, information requests, and audit processes, as well as ad-hoc accounting and tax inquiries, communicating in intermediate/conversational English with international clients and stakeholders when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting (Contaduría Pública) from a recognized Colombian university.
• Valid Professional Accountant Card (Tarjeta Profesional) and active professional registration as a Public Accountant in Colombia.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Colombian accounting and tax compliance, preferably within accounting firms, professional services companies, or outsourced accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, income tax, withholding tax, electronic invoicing, and tax obligations before DIAN.
• Experience using accounting software and Colombian tax and government platforms, particularly DIAN systems.
• Fluent Spanish and intermediate/conversational English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate directly with international clients and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple clients, deliverables, and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting global EOR, PEO, or international expansion processes.
• Experience preparing financial reporting packages and mapping Colombian accounting figures to IFRS or US GAAP for foreign headquarters.
• Experience working with foreign-owned Colombian entities and non-resident shareholders or partners.
• Familiarity with free-trade zone regulations, tax incentives, or other special tax regimes in Colombia.
• Experience managing accounting and compliance for inactive or minimally active companies.
• Experience providing support on ad-hoc accounting and tax matters, including chart of accounts mapping, reconciliations, and special reporting projects.