Finance & Accounting Lead - Trilingual

Sutherland

13d

About The Position

This position is responsible for journal entries and accounts reconciliations for the local office. This individual is responsible for assisting the Local Controller on implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies, SEC requirements, BRGAAP and US GAAP.

Requirements

Business degree in accounting
3 years of combined Public Accounting and/or multinational business.
Knowledge of US GAAP and BRGAAP (IFRS) internal controls and financial reporting, required.
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English
Must be detail-oriented and organized.
Maintain high level of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Proficient with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Participates in the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
Assisting in the closing of monthly financial records for Brazil and partnering as needed with Corporate
Assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure that internal controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
Performs technical accounting GAAP research on various topics.
Execute fixed asset routines, including depreciation calculations, classification of acquisitions and disposals, ensuring integration with the accounting system in accordance with standards.
Perform analyses and controls of the general ledger related to BRGAAP and USGAAP standards.
Perform the accounting integration of tax and payroll processes.
Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to general ledger system to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
Participates in the external reporting process, which includes creating foot notes and appropriate support, writing sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and creating supporting documentation for quarterly earnings release.
Assists in creating and gathering support relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records.
Develop ad hoc reports and other special assignments as needed.
Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over the same.
Good GAAP and analytical skills.
Exceptional work ethic.