Financial Assistant

Job Title : Financial Assistant (Brazil)

Location : São Paulo, Brazil

Reports To : Regional Finance Head

Employment Type : Full-time

Mandatory : Fluent in English

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance Supervisor to lead and support our financial operations in Brazil. This role is critical for overseeing expense management, tax compliance, financial reporting, and operational controls. As a key link between local and global teams, you will ensure alignment with group-wide financial standards while mentoring and guiding the local finance team.

• Expense and Financial Management: Supervise daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in reporting; Conduct training sessions for employees on expense policies, systems, and best practices; Approve and audit employee expense reports in accordance with corporate guidelines; Review monthly reconciliations and perform variance analysis
• Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of mandatory tax filings (e.g., ICMS, ISS, DAS); Ensure compliance with Brazilian tax regulations in coordination with external consultants; Stay informed about local regulatory changes affecting financial operations
• Cross-functional and Global Collaboration: Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and resolving inquiries; Partner with HR on payroll matters and with Procurement on vendor-related transactions; Facilitate integration between global financial standards and local processes
• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in financial workflows and propose improvements; Strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and operational integrity; Drive adoption of new systems and tools to optimize financial operations

Essential

• Languages : Native Portuguese; fluent English (written and spoken)
• Experience : 3+ years in finance / accounting roles in Brazil
• Technical Skills :
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
• ERP proficiency (preferably SAP)
• Brazilian tax reporting tools (SPED, ECD / ECF)
• Knowledge :
• Strong understanding of Brazilian GAAP (CPC) and familiarity with IFRS
• Awareness of labor law implications on payroll and expense reporting

Preferred

• Certification : Active CRC license
• Industry Experience : Previous roles in multinational companies or electronics importers