Accountant

Accountant Specialist - Please submit CV/Resume in English 

At , we want to empower everyone to experience the world. Through our products, partners, and people is how we do it. There's a whole planet of possibilities out there, and we bring it all together, in one place. is seeking a full time Accountant in our Sao Paulo Brazil Office

What You'll Do:

Closely involved in month end process including preparation of journal entries, accruals, Intercompany transactions, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and detailed supporting analysis and relevant documentation;

Preparation of monthly closing reports in accordance with US GAAP;

Review of own accounting work;

Proactive communication of potential issues to the Controller;

Actively drive continuous process improvements and innovations

Assist and support in statutory and Sox audits;

Help the team to meet and exceed the department goals;

Managing ad hoc accounting and operational assignments;

The tasks and responsibilities may change over time.

What You'll Bring:3+ years of (general ledger) accounting experience;Relevant accounting degree as for example SPD, ACCA or Bachelor Accounting level (or related);Strong IT experience in financial systems, including SAP, is preferable; Fluent in spoken and written EnglishCritical and able to deal with complex accounting reconciliation;Excellent communication skills;Being able to cope with dynamic and high change environment;Enthusiastic, proactive and full of initiatives;Creative and critical thinker;Being able to prioritize;Accurate and analytical, responsible and take ownership;Agile and resilience;Ambitious and inquisitive attitude.

What We'll Provide:

's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards are aimed to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer on your terms, so you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include:

Medical, life, and disability insurance*

Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, sick, and care leave

Industry leading product discounts for yourself, friends, and family

Free access to online learning platforms, mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership

Collaborative, friendly and diverse culture 

Referral Program

This role doesn't come with relocation assistance 

This role doesn't come with visa assistance 

Additional Annual or Quarterly bonus potential (role dependent)

*Please note that while our philosophy is the same in every location, benefits may differ by office/country.  

Should you require accommodation to meet the essential functions of this job, please let us know.

Key Skills

Accountant Specialist

in Sao Paulo (the company behind Booking.comT*, the market leading online accommodation reservation service in the world) is looking for people to support the business in the fast-growing accommodation markets. Do you like to work for a fast growing dynamic organization?  Do you like to work with people? Are you an ambitious self-starter? Would you like to work for a diverse, international and multicultural organization? Are you creative with an out-of-the-box mindset? Do you have experience in General Ledger Accounting? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we are looking for you, take charge of your career and apply now

For the Regional Accounting team, we are looking for an enthusiastic General Ledger Accountant. The focus of this position is to make sure the accurate and timely accounting of these processes, as well as the improvement and innovation of them. Your critical mindset, ability to multi-task and excellent technical accounting knowledge help you to accomplish this.

You will report to the Controller and work closely together with other (Finance) departments in our Sao Paulo office.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Closely involved in month end process including preparation of journal entries, accruals, Intercompany transactions, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and detailed supporting analysis and relevant documentation;

Preparation of monthly closing reports in accordance with US GAAP;

Review of own accounting work;

Proactive communication of potential issues to the Controller;

Actively drive continuous process improvements and innovations

Assist and support in statutory and Sox audits;

Help the team to meet and exceed the department goals;

Managing ad hoc accounting and operational assignments;

The tasks and responsibilities may change over time.

Required Education, Qualifications & Experience:3+ years of (general ledger) accounting experience;Relevant accounting degree as for example SPD, ACCA or Bachelor Accounting level (or related);Strong IT experience in financial systems, including SAP, is preferable; Fluent in spoken and written EnglishCritical and able to deal with complex accounting reconciliation;Excellent communication skills;Being able to cope with dynamic and high change environment;Enthusiastic, proactive and full of initiatives;Creative and critical thinker;Being able to prioritize;Accurate and analytical, responsible and take ownership;Agile and resilience;Ambitious and inquisitive attitude.

Please submit CV in English

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

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