Clara is hiring a

Senior Accounting Analyst

São Paulo, Brazil
Full-Time

Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes our locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, financing solutions, and our highly-rated software platform used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region. Clara is backed by top global and regional investors such as Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, monashees, Kaszek, Canary, A*, BoxGroup, SV Angel, GFC, Picus Capital, Avid Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Goldman Sachs, and prominent angel investors.

We’re creating the future of how company finances are run and helping our customers be more successful. We aspire to empower companies to operate with agility and financial clarity, ultimately increasing the economic competitiveness of Latin America. We’re looking for the best talent in the region (and beyond) to join us on this journey.

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team in Brazil who will support us in:

  • Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and  COSIF.
  • ​​Manage accounting operations including Billing, A/R, Revenue, Loan book, Accruals, Rebates, Sales incentives, Costs of goods sold, Marketing and Acquisition Expenses, Payroll, SG&A, A/P, Accruals, and Provisions related to business operations.
  • Development of accounting and internal controls process to support the company with external auditors.
  • Responsible for performing the accounting entries in the company ERP in line with IFRS and BRGAAP.
  • Ensure proper accounting of property, plant, and equipment and performance improvements on its controls.
  • Delivery of Monthly and Quarterly reports to the central bank (CADOC)
  • Ensure proper accounting of loan book by having a deep understanding and close relation to network and processing providers
  • End-to-end visibility and control of the procurement process to ensure an efficient and secure accounting payable process.
  • Maintain close relations with the operation team in order to have control and full visibility over the inventory process and its impact on accounting books as well as control of manual adjustments included on client billing and their impact on the balance sheet and P&L.
  • Understanding of tax matters related to invoice receipts, such as withholding taxes from suppliers, employees, and service providers as well as tax revenue, pricing, and gross-up.
  • Oversee and execute month-to-end closing.

Our requirements for this position are:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
  • At least five years of experience in Accounting.
  • Relevant experience in accounting and financial processes in a startup or a high-growth industry.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
  • Desired experience with implementation, migration, and operation of ERP systems.
  • Accounting software user and strong excel skills required.
  • Proven problem-solving, conceptual thinking, and analytical abilities.
  • Strong relationship-building skills to work effectively across all areas of the business.
  • Hands-on with a passion for a fast-paced entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
  • English proficiency, Spanish is a plus.

The way we do things is as important as what we do. That is why we operate on a set of carefully-identified values. They are what we expect from ourselves and each other in our day-to-day.

We value
* Clarity - Open and direct communication
* Simplicity - Pare things down to the essential
* Ownership - We're all owners and act like it
* Pride - Make quality products we're proud of
* Always Be Changing (ABC) - Continuous self-improvement
* Inclusivity - Every voice counts; we value each other for our shared mission and contributions

We are
* Shaping business finances in Latin America
* Driven by our 6 core values
* Proud of our inclusive and caring culture
* Certified as Top LinkedIn Startup

We offer
* Competitive salary & a robust stock ownership plan
* 100% flexible work model
* A set of benefits that are adaptable to your needs & way of life
* Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment
* A chance to shape B2B payments in Latin America and increase the region’s economic competitiveness
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