Description

Finance and Administration Manager LATAM

The role is responsible for the full spectrum of financial and management accounting for the LATAM division, ensuring compliance, financial integrity, and alignment with Fraser Alexander’s general strategy. It oversees financial planning, reporting, risk management, governance, procurement, and commercial activities across Chile and Brazil.

Key Responsibilities

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Leadership & Team Management: Supervise Finance Controllers and Analysts (2–5 direct reports, 40–100 staff overall). Develop financial literacy among managers and ensure effective ERP and SLA management.

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Strategic Contribution: Support divisional strategy, quantify financial implications of decisions, and guide expansion opportunities with financial insight.

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Financial Management: Lead budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet management, debt collection, governance, and capital projects. Safeguard assets, enforce internal controls, and prevent fraud.

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Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax laws (Chile, Brazil, offshore), statutory regulations,



audits (internal/external), and corporate governance standards.

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Commercial Oversight: Evaluate tenders, contracts, and partnerships for financial viability and risk mitigation.

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Reporting & Treasury: Deliver timely, accurate financial reports (P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow). Monitor working capital and manage treasury functions.

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Procurement & Suppliers: Negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with group procedures, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

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Enterprise Risk Management: Identify and mitigate divisional financial risks in alignment with group policies.

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Insurance & Taxation: Manage divisional insurance coverage, claims, and tax compliance (direct and indirect).

Key Relationships

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Internal: LATAM GM, Finance Manager Africa & LATAM, divisional management teams, operational sites, shared service centres.

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External: Clients, suppliers, auditors, banks, statutory bodies, insurers,

📌 Finance and Administration Manager (Chile)
🏢 Fraser Alexander Latin America
📍 Chile