Financial Accountant

Company DescriptionLinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.Join us to transform the way the world works.Job DescriptionAt LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.We're seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in São Paulo. In this role, you'll partner with both internal teams and external service providers to manage the accounting operations for our LATAM entities, with a primary focus on Mexico. You'll take ownership of end-to-end accounting processes, revenue recognition, internal and statutory reporting, and financial compliance.Responsibilities:
Own and deliver accurate month-end and quarter-end closes within deadlinesOversee SOX compliance and monitor key financial controlsManage P&L and balance sheet for assigned legal entitiesPerform reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate cross-functionallyPrepare internal management reports and financial commentarySupport Brazil external audit, working closely with the Brazil entity lead to ensure timely and accurate responses to audit requirementsContribute to the preparation of local GAAP financial statementsSupport internal and external audits for both US GAAP and local standardsDrive continuous process improvements and automation initiativesAssist with procurement, expense reporting, and other operational finance tasksPartner closely with business stakeholders across the regionQualificationsBasic Qualifications:
Certified accountant3+ post-qualification accounting in a multi-currency environment and international operations3+ years experience working with IFRS and accounting regulations3+ years experience in MS Excel (Complex Functions & Formulas, Data Analysis & Pivot Tables)Fluency in Portuguese and EnglishPreferred Qualifications:
Working proficiency in SpanishExperience dealing with statutory and tax issuesERP Software experience:
Oracle, Totvs Protheus, and expertise with Blackline and WorkdayUS GAAP knowhowAble to improve productivity using automationExperience working across cultures and geographiesGoal-oriented with teamwork skillsGood written and verbal English communication skills and experience directly interacting with leadersAbility to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision, particularly now while working from homeAbility to integrate quickly into new teams and companiesSuggested Skills:
Financial AccountantIFRSLATAMGAAPAdditional InformationGlobal Data Privacy Notice for Job CandidatesPlease follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants:
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