Assistant HR and Accounting role in a leading engineering firm in Switzerland. Manage HR tasks, accounting support, and internal collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
About the role
- Senior Accounting Manager leading the Americas Accounting team at PPRO to ensure regulatory compliance. Involves strategic leadership, technical oversight, and team development in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the entire Americas Accounting function.
- Proactively provide guidance on regional accounting implications of business transformations.
- Lead coordination of the group's global transfer pricing calculations and annual true-up processes.
- Act as primary regional contact for external auditors and accounting/tax advisors.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve complex accounting issues and support business projects.
- Lead the monthly and annual closing processes for all Americas entities.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements ensuring compliance.
- Act as focal point with the Central Bank of Brazil for financial reports.
- Oversee full compliance with local regulatory requirements across all Americas entities.
- Supervise and develop the Americas Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.
Requirements
- Experience: Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in a senior accounting leadership role within a dynamic multinational company.
- Expertise: Deep, up-to-date knowledge of technical accounting standards, statutory reporting, and navigating complex global regulatory environments. Experience in payments and fintech is preferred.
- Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams. Exceptional communication skills to influence and partner with colleagues.
- Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law is required. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential.
- Mindset: Strategic thinker with high integrity and strong business acumen.
Benefits
- Hybrid working – We offer a hybrid structure with an expectation of 3 days per week on site.
- 30 days of annual leave.
- Work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to an additional 30 days per year.
- 3,000 BRL annual budget to support your professional development.
- Insurance including life insurance, health insurance and dental plan, plus travel insurance.
- Meal vouchers – BRL 54 per day.
- Enhanced family leave – support during key life moments.
- Transportation voucher – covers commute costs.
- Gym membership – contribution towards gym membership costs.
- New Value (Deals & Coupon Platform) – discounts for restaurants, retailers and events.
- Mental health platform – therapy and well-being support.
- SESC – access to education, health, culture and recreational programs for employees and dependents.
- Pet-friendly office.
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