Main responsibilities:
- Perform and review balance-sheet and profit-and-loss account reconciliations;
- Prepare and post accounting entries, accruals, provisions, reclassifications and closing adjustments;
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closings;
- Analyze accounting balances and investigate discrepancies and unusual variations;
- Prepare accounting reports, schedules and supporting documentation;
- Support the preparation and review of financial statements;
- Ensure compliance with Brazilian accounting standards, CPC requirements, IFRS and corporate accounting policies;
- Prepare or support statutory and ancillary accounting obligations, including ECD and ECF;
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documents, reconciliations and explanations;
- Monitor audit findings and support the implementation of corrective actions;
- Perform fixed-asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers and disposals;
- Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions;
- Support inventory, production and cost-accounting activities when required;
- Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence for accounting transactions;
- Work closely with Tax, Treasury, Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement and other departments;
- Participate in SAP implementation, migration and improvement projects;
- Support data validation, testing, reconciliations and issue resolution during SAP project activities;
- Contribute to the standardization, documentation and improvement of accounting processes and internal controls;
- Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements;
- Support regional and global accounting requests and communicate with international stakeholders.
Candidate requirements:
- Solid experience in accounting and financial closing activities;
- Experience with account reconciliations, provisions, fixed assets and financial statements;
- Knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards and IFRS;
- Experience with statutory and ancillary obligations, including ECD and ECF;
- Previous experience supporting internal and external audits;
- Practical knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP FI/CO or SAP S/4HANA;
- Participation in SAP implementation or migration projects is highly desirable;
- Advanced Excel skills;
- Advanced English (B2 + );
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to manage deadlines and priorities during closing periods;
- Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry is desirable.
Before You Apply
Please note that this is a fully on-site position based in Suzano Sao Paulo, Brazil, with no hybrid work arrangement currently available.
The role requires hands-on accounting experience, practical SAP/ERP knowledge, the ability to work independently, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Please review the compensation package and work-location requirements carefully before submitting your application. Candidates will be assessed on both technical proficiency and Behavioural competencies relevant to the role.