Assistant Finance Controller

About the role

As an Assistant Finance Controller you will support GSK/ViiV's finance controllership in Costa Rica. You will be responsible for month‑end close activities, maintaining balance‑sheet integrity and assisting with financial reporting for assigned legal entities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute month‑end general ledger close tasks for assigned entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance‑sheet reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in line with the finance control framework.
• Investigate and resolve accounting and reporting issues with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to local finance requests and corporate reporting.
• Support external and internal audits and prepare required audit deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation and standardisation of reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, controllership or financial reporting.
• Practical knowledge of month‑end close processes and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Costa Rica and collaborate with regional and global partners.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP (advantageous).