Senior Financial Services Professional
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our finance team in Brazil. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of financial operations from end-to-end payment execution and accounting control to tax compliance and audit-ready documentation.
The ideal candidate has a solid background in end-to-end payment processing, a strong understanding of the banking environment, experience with domestic and international transactions (FX payments), and accounting knowledge required to accurately book and reconcile all financial movements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accounts Payable and Payment Operations:
* Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including receiving, reviewing, and verifying invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
* Execute and monitor domestic and foreign currency (FX) payments, including supplier invoices, intercompany transactions, and service fees.
* Operate banking platforms with accuracy and control, ensuring timely payment execution and proper approval workflows.
* Track and manage payment terms, proactively resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues and provide regular payment status updates.
* Review, validate, and process employee reimbursement claims, ensuring policy compliance, complete documentation, and readiness for audits.
Tax and Invoicing:
* Identify, calculate, and control withholding taxes such as IRRF, ISS, PIS/COFINS, and INSS on supplier invoices and service payments.
* Ensure proper tax treatment and accurate accounting of all transactions, including cross-border payments.
* Prepare and issue service invoices (NFS-e) for intercompany and third-party transactions in compliance with municipal regulations and internal policies.
* Support tax reconciliations, documentation, and reporting required for audits and statutory filings.
Accounting, Reporting, and Internal Controls:
* Accurately record, classify, and reconcile all payment transactions in the general ledger, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
* Support the maintenance of the chart of accounts, including the creation and updating of GL accounts and cost centers.
* Assist with monthly closing activities and prepare financial reporting packages for submission to headquarters.
* Support internal and external audit requests by preparing and organizing documentation that meets governance and compliance requirements.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Native or bilingual proficiency in Portuguese and professional working proficiency in English (CEFR B2 or above).
* 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable, payment processing, treasury operations, accounting, or similar finance roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
* Strong understanding of Brazilian payment processes, tax obligations, and withholding tax requirements.
* Proven experience issuing service invoices (NFS-e) and ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements.
* Hands-on experience with FX payments, international transactions, and corporate banking platforms.
* Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Solid knowledge of internal controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
Why Join Us:
* You will be part of a dynamic finance team that plays a strategic role in our company's expansion and operations in Brazil.