General Accountant
Nelo
Location
CDMX
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Finance
About Nelo
Nelo is a leading consumer fintech and e-commerce platform in Mexico, with >$500MM in annualized GMV and >$70MM in annualized revenue. Our mission is to increase the buying power of consumers in Latin America, and we are doing so by building a modern alternative to credit cards.
Nelo has raised over $40M of venture capital from investors including Homebrew, Two Sigma Ventures and Susa Ventures. Nelo has additionally raised a $100M asset credit facility from Victory Park Capital.
Our lean team includes experienced leaders from top technology companies including Uber, Amazon, Rappi, and DiDi. We pride ourselves on our velocity, intellectual rigor, and efficiency.
Nelo has offices in Mexico City and New York City.
Role Overview
We’re hiring a General Accountant to own core accounting processes across Nelo’s Mexico and US entities. You’ll lead day-to-day accounting, monthly close, and reconciliations; ensure compliance with US GAAP and Mexican NIFs; and partner with Finance, Treasury, Data, and Product to keep our books accurate and timely. You’ll work in Oracle (ERP) and help strengthen our controls, automations, and reporting as we scale.
What You’ll Do
Own the monthly close: journals, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, fixed assets, and intercompany eliminations.
Prepare and review account reconciliations (banks, processors, AR/AP, loans/interest, commissions, FX, VAT/IVA)
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with US GAAP and Mexican NIFs (e.g., lending, card, bill-pay, and marketplace flows).
Maintain a robust chart of accounts and documentation (policies, process narratives, recon schedules, tie-outs).
Manage intercompany transactions (billing, cost-plus, interest, settlements) and consolidate Mexico/US entities.
Prepare management reports: trial balances, flux analyses, close packs, and audit-ready workpapers.
Assist with external audits (US GAAP consolidated and Mexico local), SOX-lite controls, and process improvements.
Monitor processing fees, network costs, and vendor invoices to ensure accurate classification and cost optimization.
Who You Are
3–6 years of progressive accounting experience in fintech or a financial institution (lending, payments, cards, or marketplace preferred).
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CPC or progress toward certification is a plus.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Mexican NIFs; comfort reconciling differences and documenting positions.
Hands-on experience with Oracle (ERP/Cloud) — posting journals, building reconciliations, and designing close workflows.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with SQL is a plus.
Detail-oriented, organized, and fast — you meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Comfortable in a lean, highly collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
Spanish fluency required; professional English proficiency essential.
Experience with lending/loan accounting (interest accruals, EIR, reserves), card networks/processors, or payments reconciliation.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with BI tools (Metabase, Looker, PowerBI) and finance data models.
Prior audit experience (Big 4 or similar) or audit management from industry.
Exposure to FX, multi-currency consolidations, and transfer pricing (cost-plus).
Oracle Netsuite expertise
What We Offer
A high-impact role owning a core function of our business
Accelerated learning and exposure to seasoned fintech operators
Competitive compensation and equity
Full medical, dental insurance
Unlimited PTO
Relocation support (if applicable)
A high-performing team that values trust, velocity, and outcomes