Job Title: Financial Director​                                          

Location: Seaboard Overseas Peru, S.A.

Reports To: Managing Director                                                            

General Purpose

• As a Financial Director, you will be involved in several activities including but not limited to, financial reporting, tax compliance, external audit, internal controls, treasury management, accounting system administration and relationship management.
• This position will report to the Managing Director in Perú and to the Seaboard Overseas Limited Trade CFO based in the Isle of Man.
• This position will oversee the Accounting, Finance and IT areas.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Review and timely submission of financial statements (Finpaks) in accordance with local and US GAAP
• Ensure compliance with company policies defined in the Financial Accounting Policies Procedures manual.
• Coordination and execution of annual External Audits and periodic Internal Audits
• Execution of efficient and accurate closing procedures with appropriate documentary control evidence
• Completion of Sarbanes Oxley required documentation to fulfill requirements of Seaboard Corporation
• Responsible for annual budget process as well as monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Monitoring, analysis and reporting of relevant business KPI’s as defined by Seaboard Corporation, Shareholders, and Management
• Control and implement Corporate and Seaboard Overseas Limited Treasury policies
• Communication with headquarters in the Isle of Man for all financial inquiries
• Lead contact with coordination of Corporate Treasury requirements
• Primary liaison with local financial institutions
• Oversee execution of daily transactions
• Acquire and maximize efficient use of credit lines utilized locally
• Manage all contracts, guarantees, comfort letters between banks and Corporate Headquarters
• Control of cash flow management and reporting, as required by management
• Manage and oversight of exchange rate exposure and communicate risks to management
• Analysis and management of credit risk (customer credit lines) in addition to the management of accounts receivable.
• Lead and contribute to IT automation and efficiency initiatives, oversight IT audits, control and implement Corporate and SOL IT policies.
• Responsible for design and execution of internal control environment to ensure protection of and accounting for all company owned assets
• Negotiation, implementation, and coordination of company insurance programs in accordance with local needs and company policy
• Responsible for financial analysis of investment appraisal proposals, as well as coordination and compliance with the Asset Requisition policy and procedure
• Monitor budget-to-actual capex spend for all projects
• Manage all Corporate taxation (income, VAT, sales, etc.) in accordance with local practices and laws
• Manage transfer pricing risk and preparation of annual Transfer Pricing report
• Primary liaison with headquarters regarding all tax matters
• Coordination of audit requirements for local tax authority audits (SUNAT)
• Coordination and liaison with Corporate Legal and local lawyers to guarantee compliance with Corporate and local requirements.
• Active weekly participation in Peru Management Committee
• Management oversight of all local financial, accounting, and IT staff to ensure proper execution of all above objectives
• Constant analysis of talent maximization and efficiencies within departments
• The responsibilities outlined in this document are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Education & Experience

• 10+ years prior accounting experience required
• US CPA or CA highly desired
• Big 4 Audit Experience preferred
• Experience managing a multifunctional accounting and finance department
• Leadership abilities. He/she should gain respect from his/her team based both on technical and leadership skills
• Experience reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP
• Experience with implementing and maintaining an internal control environment
• Experience with overseeing an implementation or upgrade of ERP system, with focus on systems integration, process improvements, automation.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English

Working Environment/Conditions

• Travel will be minimal.