Local Operations

🇧🇷 Local Operations & Compliance Executive – Brazil (São Paulo Office)

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Apply via email: bd@vanzbon.com

Company Page: Vanzbon Group (LinkedIn)

Position Summary

Vanzbon Group is seeking a Local Operations & Compliance Executive to support on-the-ground delivery in Brazil.

The role focuses on company registration, coordination with public authorities, preparation and submission of documentation, and basic market-entry and compliance support for international clients establishing operations in Brazil.

The ideal candidate is practical, organised, and comfortable engaging directly with government offices, notaries, and local service providers.

Key Responsibilities

- Support company incorporation and amendments with the relevant Junta Comercial and other corporate registries.
- Coordinate with Receita Federal for CNPJ registration, updates, and basic federal tax procedures .
- Assist with documentation and processes for municipal and state business licences (e.g. alvará de funcionamento , inscrição municipal/estadual) where required.
- Liaise with tax and finance-related authorities (e.g. SEFAZ ) for basic registrations and clarifications on indirect taxes (ISS, ICMS, etc.).
- Prepare, organise, and submit application files; track timelines and follow up on pending cases with authorities and service centres.
- Clarify procedural steps, required documentation, and applicable fees with government offices, notaries, and other intermediaries.
- Assist in confirming basic market-entry and compliance pathways for foreign-invested projects and summarise key requirements for internal teams.
- Maintain structured digital records of applications, approvals, contracts, and correspondence.
- Support practical arrangements related to corporate setup (notary coordination, sworn translations, certifications, bank onboarding documentation).
- Provide clear status updates and written reports to regional and HQ teams in English.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in corporate administration, government liaison, professional services, or similar operational roles.
- Familiarity with local company registration, CNPJ/Receita Federal procedures, and municipal/state licensing is highly valued.
- Exposure to basic finance or tax topics (e.g. notas fiscais, ISS/ICMS/IRPJ/CSLL concepts) is an advantage.
- Strong coordination, follow-up, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Portuguese and working proficiency in English for communication with regional and HQ teams.
- Legally eligible to work in Brazil.

Skills & Competencies

- Hands-on and execution-focused; willing to visit offices and clarify procedures directly when needed.
- Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and reliability in managing tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple files in parallel while keeping documentation accurate and up to date.
- Clear written communication and confidence using online portals and office productivity tools.
- Professional attitude, discretion, and a service-minded approach.

About Vanzbon Group

Vanzbon Group is an international corporate services and structure advisory firm operating in more than 30 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

We provide end-to-end solutions in company formation, accounting, taxation, and compliance to support clients entering new markets and managing cross-border structures.

Our work in Brazil forms part of our broader regional network serving clients across Latin America.

Commitment to Fair Hiring

Vanzbon Group follows fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment practices.

All employment decisions are based on professional qualifications, relevant experience, and job-related competencies.