Contractor, Accounting Analyst

Ptc Therapeutics; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC Therapeutics in São Paulo, Brazil seeks an Accounting Analyst contractor to contribute to day-to-day accounting and internal/external financial reporting for the LATAM region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, English communication, and experience in multinational environments. You will support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, payroll reviews, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit or Controllership functions, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Must communicate effectively in English (oral and written); Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and strong deadlines focus.

Responsibilities

• Support on preparing the financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annual).
• Prepare general accounting journal entries.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and accounting controls.
• Payroll accounting review.
• Support LATAM accounting and tax closing process.
• Analyze variances in expenses, costs, and sales; identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate activities with local outsourced accounting firms; ensure quality and deadlines.
• Monitor and review reconciliations prepared by third parties.
• Support external and internal audits with documentation and action plans.
• Participate in process improvement and internal control strengthening projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Contractor, Accounting Analyst contributes to the day-to-day accounting activities associated with internal and external financial reporting. Reporting to the Assoc. Manager Accounting LATAM, the Accounting Analyst will support LATAM region.

The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on accounting related issues.

The Accounting analyst supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support on preparing the financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annual)
• Prepare general accounting journal entries.
• Prepares and maintains balance sheet reconciliations, accounting controls as provisions, GAAP differences etc
• Payroll accounting review
• Support the accounting and tax closing process for the LATAM region
• Analyze variances in expenses, costs, and sales, identifying risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate activities performed by local outsourced accounting firms, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to deadlines
• Monitor and review accounting reconciliations prepared by third parties
• Support external and internal audits, including preparing documentation, addressing requests, and implementing action plans
• Participate in projects focused on process improvement, activity automation, and strengthening internal controls

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit or Controllership functions, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Self-motivated and self-driven, possessing excellent project management skills and superior attention to detail.
• Languages: must be able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written). Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Hands on profile and committed with deadlines with a huge sense of urgency.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills include the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discussions with external auditors, consultants and outsourced accounting providers.