R2R Senior Accountant

Informa is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events business. We serve commercial, professional and academic communities by helping them connect and learn, and by creating and providing access to content and intelligence that helps people and businesses work smarter and make better decisions faster.

The Global Exhibitions Division connects groups seeking to develop commercial relationships and expand their business. It organizes around 170 transaction-oriented Exhibitions each year, including Arab Health, World of Concrete and Vitafoods Europe, that enable specialist communities to meet face to face and conduct business. Global Exhibitions is a global business, running events in all major regions, with a growing presence in the world’s largest Exhibitions market, the US.

Global Support is Informa’s fifth Division. It is the team behind the teams, comprising a central group of experts from different specialist functions that provide business services to the Group’s four Operating Division and to Informa Group. Global Support comprises functions including Group Finance, Tax & Treasury, Talent and Technology, Strategy and Business Planning. Legal, Communications, Intellectual Property and Shared Services. The three largest locations for Global Support are the UK, the US and Singapore.

Informa is a FTSE 100 company with offices in more than 20 countries and 6,500 colleagues around the world.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform strategic and operational functions within the accounting process. This position will be responsible for excellence in monthly accounting closures, variance analysis, reconciliations, and compliance with internal and regulatory policies.

You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to and that specific duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues. 

Key responsibilities:  

The Senior Accountant shall assume the following primary responsibilities, in addition to other activities compatible with the role that may be requested:

•  Ensure compliance of accounting operations with current fiscal and legal requirements, local accounting principles (BRGAAP), and international accounting standards (IFRS);
• Execute and support the monthly accounting closure process through the performance of departmental routines and interaction with internal Finance teams;
• Analyze variances in balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying significant deviations and proposing corrective actions when necessary;
• Ensure that Balance Sheet reconciliations comply with accounting integrity guidelines and established internal control frameworks;
• Ensure that any inconsistencies or issues are promptly communicated to direct leadership;
• Be responsible for preparing financial reports and management analyses, including Group reporting, supplementary packages, and ad hoc requests;
• Collaborate with external and internal audits, providing data, information, and clarifications related to balances and accounting processes;
• Develop various accounting and management reports, evaluating the accuracy, consistency, and adequacy of recorded transactions.
• To be involved with any acquisition integration/due diligence;
• Working on projects within the SSC and department including key process testing & systems;
• Assist in the accounting integration of new products into the SSC accounting structure and systems;
• Analyse and solve Adhoc problems using knowledge of business and systems;
• Process intercompany transactions;
• Review bad debt, accruals and prepayment calculations;

People Management Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively across teams;
• Act as a role model to others; 
• Provide help and a buddy system to other members of the team;

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal departments and key contacts.
• Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
• Remain approachable under pressure
• Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy
• Work as part of a team

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Complete higher education degree in Accounting Sciences or currently pursuing such degree;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the accounting field, with emphasis on accounting closure and management analysis;
• Solid knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards (BR GAAP); knowledge of IFRS will be considered an advantage;
• Experience with ERP systems - preferably Oracle;
• Intermediate-Advanced English proficiency.

What We Offer:

• CLT (Brazilian labor contract) employment.
• Benefits: Monthly meal voucher (VR), transportation voucher (VT), Health insurance (extended to spouse and children), Life insurance.
• Profit sharing (PLR).
• Support Program (psychological, financial, legal, and social guidance).
• Day off on your birthday.
• Training programs (LinkedIn Learning, Coaching, Mentorship, among others).
• Home office allowance.
• Total Pass (transportation benefit).
• Building with locker rooms and bike racks.
• Work location: Pinheiros / São Paulo.

We know the "perfect candidate" doesn’t exist, and you may feel hesitant to apply for an opportunity where you don’t meet all the requirements. But if you are excited about working with us and possess most of the skills or experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply! After all, you may be exactly what we need!

Here at Informa, we value diversity and encourage the creation of an inclusive work environment that allows for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and professional development. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic. We believe in the creative DNA of our teams, who, together, connect people 365 days a year.