What you will do in this role:
- Lead Brazilian accounting team, covering hiring/onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, development, and engagement.
- Ensure timely, accurate daily accounting—vendor bills, invoicing, payments, cash—while staying hands-on, stepping in with entries, reconciliations, and close tasks whenever needed
- Ensure month-end close activities are completed on schedule and in line with global standards, including the final review of balance sheet accounts such as bank, payroll, fixed assets, accrual accounting, deferred costs, taxes, AP and AR etc.
- Assist senior accountants with accounting record reviews, managing reconciliations, and clearing open items; support the team in preparing financial statements, tax declarations, and monthly financial reports; cooperate with tax advisors
- Serve as a key contact for the local finance team, handling escalations and providing guidance on complex issues.
- Drive financial and accounting projects at a team level, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with group policies and procedures.
What makes you a strong fit:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with an active CRC; a Master's degree is desired and an MBA is a plus.
- Excellence experience with accounting in a multinational environment, including proven team management.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, international setting.
- Proficiency in ERP finance applications; advanced Excel skills required.
- Fluency in English and Portuguese is essential;
Other information
- Workplace Location - hybrid model: If you live in Curitiba and the metropolitan region, you will work a few days in our office at Universe Life Square and from home (to be aligned with your leadership).
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Working hours are from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm;
Our benefits
- We have compensatory time off (Banco de Horas);
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Food/Market Voucher with iFood card ;
- Medical, Dental, and Group Life Insurance;
- Pet Plan;
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StarBem, for mental health and well-being;
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iFeel app, for emotional comfort;
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Gympass for you and up to 3 people!
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Stock Options - eligible after 6 months of employment (5 years grace period) -
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Birthday and company anniversary Day Off;
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Daycare Assistance;
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Partnership Club, with discounts ranging from teaching institutions, such as colleges and language learning services;
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Referral Program offers up to R$600 per person who stays with us for more than 6 months;
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Leave of Absence/Time-off: in the event of the passing of loved ones, we offer 10 days off; if your pet passes away, we offer 2 days. Got married? 7 days of rest! Did the baby arrive? We offer 30 days for Dads and 6 months for Moms;
What to Expect from Our Hiring Process
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Intro Chat – A first call with our local Talent Acquisition Partner to explore mutual fit around relevant skills, value alignment, and motivation.
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TestGorilla Assessment: As a next step, we ask all candidates to complete 2 short assessments (22 mins in total) to test numerical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
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Hiring Manager Interview – A deeper dive into your experience and aspirations with your future manager, who you’ll be reporting to in this role. Take this chance to ask anything on your mind—it’s just as much about making sure we’re the right fit for you, too.
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Global Hiring Manager Interview - Final interview step with a main stakeholder from our global team - this step will be in English!
- References & Offer!
- We provide feedback at all stages
