Job description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Services Specialist – Brazil to join our team at GoGlobal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing full sets of accounts in compliance with Brazilian GAAP (CPC Standards) & IFRS and applicable tax regulations, performing bookkeeping entries in accordance with SPED Contábil/Fiscal requirements, generating analytical reports, and ensuring compliance with Brazilian accounting and tax legislation. Additionally, they will provide mentorship to Associates, assist in internal audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
If you have a strong understanding of Brazilian tax obligations (ICMS, ISS, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ/CSLL), experience with eSocial payroll-related accounting entries, and at least 3 years of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Prepare and review full sets of accounts in compliance with CPC standards and Lei das Sociedades por Ações (Law 6.404⁄76) and IFRS.
Perform and review bookkeeping and accounting entries in compliance with SPED Contábil and SPED Fiscal obligations.
Ensure accurate classification of tax obligations, including ICMS, ISS, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ, and CSLL.
Generate analytical reports and accounting schedules, scrutinize for anomalies, and devise plans for investigation and corrective actions.
Review and ensure the accuracy of Digital Tax Bookkeeping (ECD) deliverables before submission to tax authorities.
Support the preparation of DCTF, ECF, EFD-Contribuições, GIA and other ancillary obligations.
Liaise with tax and legal teams to ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations.
Reconcile payroll-related accounts and ensure correct postings from eSocial and SEFIP/GFIP submissions.
Review and ensure the precision of the accounting deliverables and deliver them to the client within the agreed-upon timeline.
Provide mentorship and guidance to Associates while supervising the quality and deliverables of their work.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, procedures, and controls.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding accounting matters and compliance requirements.
Explain procedures and control requirements according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Brazilian tax calendar deadlines.
Assist in internal audits and the development of processes, guaranteeing all in line with Receita Federal and Secretarias da Fazenda Estaduais requirements.
Contribute to and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify recurring issues or potential risks, suggest improvement opportunities, and contribute to project implementation.
Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Ciências Contábeis), Finance, or related field.
Active registration with CRC (Conselho Regional de Contabilidade) is required.
Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Brazilian Finance and Accounting, preferably in BPO, shared services, or multinational environments.
Strong knowledge of CPCand IFRS standards, SPED obligations, and Brazilian tax legislation (municipal, state, and federal).
Experience with accounting systems used in Brazil.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for reconciliations and reporting.
Professional certification (e.g., MBA, pós-graduação) in Tax, Finance, or Accounting is a plus.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with tight deadlines in accordance with Brazil’s fiscal calendar.
Portuguese and English fluency required, Spanish proficiency a plus.
Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.
ABOUT US
GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.
Business & Corporate Services provided:
- Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
- HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
- Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax
For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com
OVERVIEW
We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked
No timesheets.
At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.
As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we’re committed to doing it right.
We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.
We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here’s what your career at GoGlobal looks like:
- A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
- Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
- Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
We Make Growing Your Career Possible
We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly
We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, “stock options” hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout
We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We’re proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way
We’re global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it’s new job roles or international locations
English is our official language, but for many, it’s our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world
We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual’s contribution is crucial to our collective success
We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership
We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what’s coming next. It’s all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don’t tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions
We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.
Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now!
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