Senior Specialist, Accounting Operations

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the general ledgers. This includes performance of financial analysis, application of IFRS and local regulations, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations and with SES’s policies and procedures.

The incumbent has thorough understanding of Accounting Standards, has a good understanding of the processes feeding into the General Ledger accounting, and generally has at least eight years’ experience in the role, or a directly similar role at another employer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Completeness and documentation of financial records
  • Ensure manual journal entries are properly recorded, with appropriate supporting documentation
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts ensuring high-accuracy financial reporting
  • Identify, calculate, and record accrued expenses for services rendered but not yet invoiced
  • As an entity controller, ensure accuracy of the general ledgers, including areas prepared by other departments (e.g. fixed assets transactions, revenue recognition, income taxes, etc.)
• Compliance of the financial records with SOX and SES policies and procedures
  • Respect strict closing deadlines, to allow timely consolidation of SES’s results
  • Ensure intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reconciled
  • Maintain internal controls over financial reporting to meet SOX requirements
• Fulfilment of regulatory obligations associated with each entity
  • Prepare annual statutory financial statements and any other tax filings or other reporting obligations
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards and transfer pricing policies
• Financial analysis over Group results
  • Prepare monthly review of companies’ results, including analysis of variances to prior and budget
• Oversight over external accounting service providers
  • Review monthly reports from external providers, ensuring accuracy, including correct use of SES’s standard chart of accounts and cost centres
  • Maintain reconciliation between IFRS consolidation ledger and local ledger (in SAP), as well as between local ledger (in SAP) and local ledger (in external provider’s system)

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent analytical skills and detail-focused
• Thorough understanding of Accounting Standards (IFRS)
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to plan own time carefully and to prioritise with limited supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in an international business environment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Brazilian chartered accountant (Contador)
• Conselho Regional de Contabilidade (CRC) licence
• Proficiency in SAP
• Previous experience working in a SOX-compliant environment preferred
• More than eight years operational experience in a similar role, preferably in an international organisa-tion

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish, both oral and written

The salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $125,000.Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training. Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.