Associate, Finance - Payroll

American Bureau of Shipping; Conservatória; Presencial; BRL 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

American Bureau of Shipping is seeking a Finance Associate in Rio de Janeiro to support payroll functions including data collection, validation, and compliance with Brazilian labor laws (CLT). This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, experience with payroll systems, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities encompass managing employee records, calculating deductions, and facilitating audits. The position requires attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• One or more years of experience in payroll or HR.
• Professional certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and validate payroll data such as overtime and vacations.
• Maintain and update employee records in the payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll data with HR records and finance systems.
• Monitor leave, sick pay, and vacation accruals.
• Ensure accurate calculation of mandatory deductions.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Assist with terminations and new hire documentation.
• Help with audits and provide payroll documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Conhecimentos

Knowledge of data privacy and security principles

Solid understanding of Brazilian Labor Law (CLT)

Proficiency with localized Brazilian payroll/HR systems

Capacity to analyze and interpret payroll data

Technically proficient with payroll systems

Experience with eSocial implementation

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Ferramentas

Cloudpay

Apdata

MS Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The FSG Finance Associate supports the payroll department’s day-to-day functions which include end-to-end payroll process, including calculating fixed/variable payments, overtime, and off-cycle payments, ensuring compliance with complex local labor laws (CLT) and tax regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Payroll Data Collection and Validation, such as overtime, night-shift, new hires, terminations and vacations.
• Maintain and update employee records in the payroll system, including hiring documentation, salary changes, personal information, and bank details.
• Reconcile payroll data with HR records and finance systems before bank transfers.
• Monitor leave, sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, and vacation accruals, ensuring accurate deductions and salary adjustments.
• Ensure accurate calculation of mandatory deductions, including: Social, security contributions, Withholding income tax, Severance Indemnity Fund (8% employer contribution).
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax documentation.
• Assist with terminations, calculating severance payments, and handling new hire documentation.
• Perform gross-to-net validations and partner with Finance to reconcile payroll funding and journal entries.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing payroll documentation.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in your area of responsibility while minimizing risk and cost.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Advanced degree
• One (1) or more years of experience
• Professional certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of data privacy and security principles
• Solid understanding of Brazilian Labor Law (CLT) and current tax regulations.
• Proficiency with localized Brazilian payroll/HR systems (Cloudpay, Apdata) and MS Excel.
• Capacity to analyze, interpret, and report payroll data, such as new hires, terminations, vacations, leaves.
• Accurately and efficiently input payroll data into spreadsheets or payroll system. Complete high-quality data reconciliations.
• Technically proficient with payroll systems and strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and data visualization tools and software.
• Experience with eSocial implementation.
• Communicate basic insights from payroll data analysis.
• Accountability / Reliability / Quality / Service Delivery
• Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Takes responsibility for his/her actions, behaviors, decisions, and results while holding self and team members accountable.
• Meets expected levels of acceptable work quality (accuracy, completeness, & timeliness).
• Communication
• Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively.
• Employee Development
• Completes all assigned and mandatory training on time.
• Demonstrates understanding of tasks and activities as assigned.
• Leadership
• All levels of the organization are leaders demonstrated through actions and behaviors.
• Act as a role model through positive attitude and behaviors.
• Ability to coach and potentially develop key skills necessary for leading the functions as assigned.
• People /Teamwork
• Actively participate in a team; engage and collaborate effectively with a willingness to support group goals.
• Demonstrates respect for individuals. Recognizes other's viewpoints and ways of doing things.
• Understands the critical nature of teamwork in achieving a common goal.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to the Payroll Supervisor

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.