Budget Analyst

Jalasoft·Remote(Colombia)
Data & Analytics
ExcelGoogle Sheets

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled financial analysts has grown significantly in the LATAM region, with a 25% increase in job openings over the past year. As companies expand globally, the need for professionals who can bridge accounting data with financial insights has never been more pressing. Jalasoft, a leader in digital solutions, is seeking a Budget Analyst to support their Management Control Team. With a strong focus on technical accounting knowledge and experience with ERP systems, this role is ideal for candidates who want to work in a multi-country environment. Before applying, candidates should be aware that a strong understanding of accounting principles and advanced Excel skills are essential for success in this position.

Job Description

About the Role

The Budget Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Management Control Team at Jalasoft. This involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, analysis, and alignment between accounting records and business performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial analysis, with experience working in a multi-country environment. As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for performing monthly financial analysis and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems and reports, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the FP&A, Accounting, and Operations teams to identify and explain financial discrepancies or unusual trends, and support process improvements and automation initiatives. If you have a passion for financial analysis and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Jalasoft is a leading digital solutions company with a strong presence in the LATAM region. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and dynamic work environment, and we offer a range of benefits and perks to help you succeed in your career.

What You Will Do

  • Perform monthly financial analysis and reconciliations between accounting and management reports
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems and reports
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Analyze variances between actuals vs budget/forecast
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports for management control purposes
  • Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Operations teams
  • Identify and explain financial discrepancies or unusual trends
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
  • Collaborate with the Management Control Team to develop and implement financial models and forecasts

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3–6 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis roles
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS or US GAAP preferred)
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)
  • English: Intermediate to advanced (written and spoken)
  • Experience in multi-entity or multi-country environments (LATAM exposure highly preferred)
  • Experience with accounting systems and financial data consolidation
  • Background in corporate environments (services, tech, or multinational companies is a plus)

Nice to Have

  • Experience in fast-growing or scaling organizations
  • Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives
  • Knowledge of LATAM tax/accounting regulations
  • Experience working with dashboards or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Benefits and Perks

  • Remote work
  • 13 floating holiday
  • 15 vacation days per year completed
  • Good working environment
  • Opportunity to work with a leading digital solutions company
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

How to Stand Out

  • To stand out in your application, make sure to highlight your experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, and your ability to work in a multi-country environment.
  • When preparing for your interview, review your knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis, and be prepared to provide examples of your experience working with financial data and systems.
  • A strong portfolio that showcases your financial modeling and forecasting skills can be a major asset in your application.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with process improvements and automation initiatives, and how you have implemented these in previous roles.
  • When negotiating your salary, be sure to research the market rate for Budget Analysts in Colombia and be prepared to make a strong case for your desired compensation package.
  • Red flags to watch for in this role include a lack of clear communication from the Management Control Team, or a lack of opportunities for professional development and growth.

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