Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Legal Entity Accountant - Italian and English Speaking
What we do
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Role reports to:
Senior Manager Legal Entity Controller
Location:
Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
This position reports into a Sr. Manager Legal Entity Controller and is based in São Paulo/SP - Brazil or Prague - Czech Republic.
The Legal Entity Accountant is accountable to deliver accurate and timely financial information from the point of transaction through to financial close and periodic external reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annually). This individual will support all accounting processes, through effective, efficient, and regulatory (SOX) compliant finance processes, and in accordance with US GAAP/ Local GAAP (IFRS).
Responsibilities include:
* Responsible for the preparation and submission of all statutory books in compliance with local requirements
* Collaborate with External consultants to Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and fiscal requirements
* Statutory Compliance & Management of External Financial Audits
* Statutory Financial accounting and financial close related activities (both, specific to year end as well as ongoing activities)
* Ensuring the integrity of internal financial controls.
* Liaison with local management
* Projects and continued process improvement initiatives
Additionally, the role is instrumental in supporting the implementation and maintenance of requisite financial policies, risk control procedures, standard operating procedures, and internal control measures, under the guidance of the Legal Entity Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assemble and support the facilitation of all necessary components of the LE financial statements, which includes items such as the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
* Check that all entries are in line with the Local GAAP and maintain the local chart of accounts.
* Analyze all accounts and prepare monthly and year-end entries for statutory requirements as appropriate.
* Prepare reconciliation between local and US GAAP for all entities.
* Support the preparation and submission of Tax filings in adherence to the required timeframe.
* Develop internal reporting packages and other necessary financial reporting documents in a timely and accurate manner.
* Provide necessary support in preparing documentation and information for any audit requests related to legal entities.
* Responsible for the preparation of legal entity actuals variance analysis to track and explain any fluctuation in financial numbers.
* Escalate any issues or potential complications concerning complex accounting matters to the attention of the Legal Entity Controller for prompt and effective resolution.
Stakeholder Interaction:
* LE Controller:
* The LE Accountant will closely support the LE Controller on all matters pertaining to entity financial reporting documents and other local filings, audit requests, etc.
* Representative for Finance for the legal entity
* Liaison with local management and review market issues arising which may have an impact on the financials.
* Conduct regular meetings in country with local management.
* Present financial information and accounts to local management with supporting information and analysis to enable them to approve and sign the financials.
* Maintain and review Service Level Agreements with the local market.
Qualifications
Education:
* A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required in Finance / Accounting / Business Management.
* Proficient spoken and written use of the English & Italian language
Experience and Skills:
Required:
* Experience in Excel, and other Microsoft tools, experience in SAP preferred.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting/Business, leadership, problem solving, process improvement, and communication.
* Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a dynamic, matrix style environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Ability to execute and follow through on key tasks and ensure key documentation requirements are met.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.