Senior Accountant

Manpower Malta; Mato Grosso; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Malta is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client's team in Brazil. You will manage client accounting activities, financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting.

Working with the Head of Accounts, you will oversee reconciliations, support audits and tax processes, monitor transactions and help improve accounting procedures. This role suits a qualified professional with strong analytical skills and experience in back-office financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualifications (CPA/ACCA/CMA) are essential.
• Minimum 5 years of back-office accounting and financial operations experience.
• Proficiency in Xero, Binderr, Excel and MS Office; maritime/yachting experience is a plus.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organizational skills with excellent English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare monthly and year-end closing.
• Oversee VAT accounting, tax compliance, audits and transaction monitoring.
• Manage reconciliations, payables, receivables and banking processes.
• Support budgeting, variance analysis and strengthen internal controls.
• Mentor team members and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA certification

Tools

Xero

Binderr

Excel

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Manpower Malta is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join our client's team.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing client accounting activities, financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting. Working closely with the Head of Accounts, the role involves overseeing reconciliations, supporting audit and tax processes, monitoring financial transactions and improving accounting procedures. The successful candidate will also contribute to budgeting, financial analysis and internal controls while supporting the development of other team members. This opportunity is suited to a qualified accounting professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and experience in back-office accounting and financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare financial statements and ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage VAT accounting, support tax compliance and audit preparations, and conduct financial compliance reviews, including transaction monitoring.
• Oversee account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, receipts, payments and related banking processes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, conduct variance analysis, and implement internal controls and improvements to accounting procedures.
• Maintain accounting systems and financial data accuracy while supporting and mentoring team members and liaising with clients and other stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA or an equivalent professional qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in back-office accounting and financial operations.
• Proficiency in financial software, including Xero and Binderr, AI tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; maritime or yachting industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills, excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with integrity and confidentiality.