Accounting & Finance Associate

• Provide accurate and timely financial support, including local financial reporting and payment coordination
• Support monthly local and global financial reporting
• Serve as the main point of contact during financial audits of the Brazilian entity
• Coordinate payments to local and regional vendors and team members, including reimbursements, stipends, and other payments
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, reports, and budget analyses
• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Support payroll processes and application of social security, labor, and payroll-related charges
• Help ensure compliance with Brazilian tax, payroll, and statutory obligations and deadlines, including INSS, IRRF, ISS, FGTS, eSocial, and other statutory reporting
• Coordinate with external accounting and payroll providers
• Maintain organized and confidential financial files and supporting documentation
• Assist with implementation and improvement of internal financial controls and processes
• Prepare documentation and respond to external audit requests
• Provide administrative support for employee onboarding, including bank account setup and life insurance registration
• Stay up to date with Brazilian accounting, tax, payroll, and labor regulations
• Support ad hoc financial tasks and assist the CFO, Global Controller, and Brazil Country Director
• Report to the Global Controller, with a secondary reporting line to the Brazil Country Director, and work closely with the CFO and Global Finance Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial operations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems
• Solid understanding of Brazilian accounting principles and tax requirements, especially for nonprofit or third-sector organizations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities under pressure, collaborate effectively, and support others
• High standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability
• Full professional proficiency in Portuguese
• Advanced verbal and written English skills
• Strong computer literacy and adaptability to new technologies
• Experience with Microsoft Office, online tools, CRM systems such as Salesforce, and accounting/ERP systems
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and an innovative mindset
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience working with nonprofit organizations or third-sector entities (preferred)
• Familiarity with Brazilian labor obligations and employee benefits administration (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus
• Spanish is a plus

• Remote work arrangement from São Paulo
• Access to a coworking space when available
• Life insurance registration support
• Global/international work environment
• Opportunity to work with an international nonprofit organization
• Occasional trainings
• Expected gross monthly salary in BRL