Accounting Specialist/Analyst

About CloudWalk:

We are not just another fintech unicorn. We are a pack of dreamers, makers, and tech enthusiasts building the future of payments. With millions of happy customers and a hunger for innovation, we're now expanding our neural network - literally and metaphorically.

About the position: 

We are seeking a high-potential and self-motivated Accounting Specialist or Analyst to join our accounting team, reporting to the Accounting Manager.

In this role, you will support our fast-growing, ever-evolving business and become a key contributor to the close processes, financial audits, internalization of accounting functions, review of technical accounting transactions, as well as other critical responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity for career development (e.g., work directly with senior leaders and external partners) and learning (e.g. increasing complexity of geography, products and business models, automation, process improvement), considering the role’s company-wide exposure.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leverage AI tools to automate and enhance accounting processes

• Collaborate with tech teams to identify opportunities for AI implementation in financial reporting and analysis

• Directly contribute to the company's financial stability and growth by working on high-impact financial close processes including month-end, quarter-end, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tight deadlines

• Prepare accurate journal entries, analyze results and fluctuations, and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with Bacen GAAP and IFRS

• Work closely with our third-party accounting & tax support staff in the US & Brazil

• Serve as the primary point of contact for semi-annual audits and all compliance matters, incl. audit, tax and regulatory filings

• Support the consolidation process for multiple entities

• Be a key user of SAP S4/Hana

• Research and interpret accounting treatment and apply guidance to corporate accounting matters, vendor contracts, new transactions, and other related areas

• Drive automation and process improvements to streamline workflows across the accounting function

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business decision-making through insightful analysis

What You Need To Succeed:

• Keen interest in learning and applying the latest technology to daily work; knowledge and experience with GenAI (e.g., ChatGPT) a must

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance

• CRC certification or on track to obtain it

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in high-growth tech companies, preferably Banking or FinTech startups; financeira a plus

• Solid understanding of accounting procedures and principles (Brazilian GAAP / IFRS a must, BACEN GAAP / COSIF a plus)

• Experience working with SQL and MS Office/ GSuite packages

• Strong Portuguese and English communication skills, both oral and written

• Team player with outstanding communication skills in a remote work environment

• High level of organizational skills to prioritize & handle multiple tasks on short notice in a face-paced environment

Join us at CloudWalk, where we’re not just engineering solutions; we’re building a smarter, AI-driven future for payments—together.