Accounting & Tax Analyst

Accounting & Tax Analyst

Purpose of the role :

You will manage and oversee the company's accounting and tax activities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, Embraer Group standards, and established procedures.

Job Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Oversee and manage accounting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and timely preparation of financial statements.

Align company accounts with group standards, report discrepancies to headquarters, and ensure timely rectification.

Prepare and submit statistical and financial reports in compliance with local regulatory obligations.

Financial Closing & Reconciliation

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including general ledger reconciliation, financial result consolidation, and variance analysis reporting.

Ensure the integrity of financial records for subsidiaries, branches, and affiliated entities, maintaining up-to-date charts of accounts in accordance with corporate guidelines.

Oversee the accounting mailbox and respond to queries effectively.

Audit & Tax Compliance

Prepare annual financial statements, management reports, and oversee external audits.

Oversee tax activities, ensuring compliance with corporate income and local tax regulations while preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of tax statements for subsidiaries, branches, and affiliated entities.

Ensure ERP system configurations comply with local accounting and tax practices.

Stay updated on local tax legislation and effectively communicate relevant changes to management and stakeholders.

Risk Management & Process Integrity

Apply professional skepticism and due diligence in financial processes, verifying data accuracy, requesting supporting documentation, and identifying potential compliance risks ("red flags").

Escalate and assist in resolving compliance-related concerns in line with company policies and procedures.

Others

Perform other accounting duties as required to support the team and organization in achieving its objectives.

Profile of the Suitable Candidate :

Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or related fields, Master in Business Administration (a plus).

At least 8 to 10 years of experience in accounting and clerical support roles.

Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with local GAAP accounting standards.

Practical knowledge and experience with IFRS accounting standards.

Proficient in SAP ERP system.

Experience in a specialized functional discipline in general accounting activities or analysis, including the evaluation of systems and process controls, at the consultant level or as an individual contributor to a functional group.

Solid experience with variance analysis, performance measurement and analytical evaluations.

Solid experience with audit examinations, internal controls documentation, process improvements and lean initiatives

Extensive knowledge in a specialty area and in all other interrelated tasks and responsibilities of the job function.

Take leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve work processes and function.

Strong knowledge of finance fundamentals (budget & analysis).

Business vision & competitiveness skills (Managing innovation, customer service, growth, and creativity).

Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access),

Professional approach with great attention to detail.

Ability to work in a team within an international environment.

Fluent in English is mandatory, and the ability to speak Portuguese for communication with headquarters or any other European language for interaction with regional counterparts is a great advantage.

Personal and behavioral requirements

Planning and analysis capabilities

Business vision and orientation and a team player

Adaptable and resilient

Ability to motivate, influence, read and reach consensus

Self-starter and innovative

Builds and maintains interpersonal relationships

Focuses on customers’ needs

Ability to coordinate

Strong people skills.