Job Description
Clara is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their finance team in Brazil. The role involves maintaining financial integrity, optimizing accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with IFRS, BRGAAP, and COSIF. The Accounting Associate will report to the local controller and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial operations and enhance internal controls. Clara is the leading B2B spend management platform in Latin America.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements.
- Oversee accounting operations.
- Develop and implement internal controls.
- Perform accounting entries in the company ERP system.
- Oversee property, plant, and equipment accounting.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Central Bank (CADOC).
- Ensure accurate accounting of the loan book.
- Manage the procurement process.
- Maintain strong collaboration with operations teams.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- 3 - 4 years of experience in accounting.
- Experience in fast-paced environments (startup or high-growth industry preferred).
- Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and month-end / year-end close processes.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills for financial analysis and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual thinking abilities.
- Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
- Hands-on mentality, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Portuguese is required.
What Clara offers:
- Competitive salary + Stock Options (ESOP) from Day 1
- Flexible hours
- Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English
- Annual learning budget + internal development paths