Regional Financial Controller

Hisense Central America; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hisense Central America is seeking a regional finance leader based in São Paulo, Brazil. The role focuses on tax management across LATAM, plus expense control, reporting, and HQ coordination. Strong IFRS knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel are required.

Requirements include cross-cultural adaptability and the ability to work overseas long-term, with occasional evening meetings. This position is located in São Paulo and follows business hours.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills.
• Experience in tax planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance across Latin America and coordinate regional tax strategy.
• Establish and manage a refined expense monitoring system and cross-entity benchmarks.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data and lead periodic analyses.
• Act as liaison between regional teams and HQ and report financial performance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems SAP/Oracle

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Tax planning & risk management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Role Responsibilities:

1. Tax Management (20%)

• Oversee tax compliance across countries in the Latin America region (including Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, etc.).
• Develop and implement regional tax strategies to optimize tax structures.
• Follow up on tax issue resolution and provide solutions.
• Review deferred tax records and adjust transfer pricing reports to meet headquarters’ profit retention requirements.
• Drive the issuance and implementation of theLatin America Regional Tax Compliance Manual.
• Initiate and execute a 3-year tax health audit plan covering all subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with country finance managers to monitor tax filings and compliance.
  

2. Expense Control (50%)

• Establish a refined expense monitoring system to enable dynamic cross-entity performance benchmarking.
• Independently manage regional expense approvals, ensuring compliance and cost rationality.
• Evaluate the accuracy of marketing expense classifications and align with marketing teams on business substance.
• Strengthen promoter management to prevent ghost headcount; plan dedicated personnel for regional promoter oversight.
• Monitor logistics cost standards across ports to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Analyze drivers of expense fluctuations and establish an expense early-warning mechanism.

3. Financial Operations & Reporting (10%)

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis.
• Coordinate across countries and oversee external audit processes to ensure successful audit completion.

4. Headquarters Coordination & Communication (20%)

• Act as the key financial liaison between the region and Group headquarters.
• Communicate headquarters’ financial policies and requirements in a timely manner.
• Regularly report regional financial performance and key matters to headquarters.
• Coordinate and resolve financial issues between regional teams and headquarters.
• Participate in headquarters’ financial meetings and training sessions (some scheduled in the evening).

Requirements:

1. Language Skills

• Mandarin Chinese: Native-level proficiency, capable of professional business communication and written expression.
• English: Fluent for business communication, including handling financial reports.
• Spanish: Basic communication skills preferred (not mandatory).

2. Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Solid experience in tax planning and risk management.

3. Cross-Cultural Adaptability

• Ability to understand and respect Latin American cultures.
• Willingness and capability to work overseas long-term.
• Stable family support system.

4. Communication & Coordination

• Strong cross-functional and cross-regional communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment.
• Good conflict resolution skills.

5. Business-Oriented Mindset

• Ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Strong finance-business integration capability to support decision-making.
• Awareness of business development and market dynamics.

6. Stress Management

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of handling complex and urgent financial issues.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.

Additional Notes

• Work shift Monday to Friday – Business hours
• Location Sao Paulo Brazil