Accounting & Tax Specialist

Summary

Join GoGlobal as our detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Services Specialist – Brazil. You will prepare and review full sets of accounts, perform bookkeeping entries, generate analytical reports, and ensure compliance with Brazilian accounting and tax legislation. Mentorship of associates, assistance in internal audits, and contributions to continuous improvement initiatives are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of Brazilian tax obligations, experience with eSocial payroll-related accounting entries, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers the opportunity to work with a global team, make a significant impact, and contribute to a company focused on sustainable growth. GoGlobal prioritizes results over hours worked and offers a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 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 CPC and 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
• Portuguese and English fluency required, Spanish proficiency a plus

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus

Benefits

Fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries