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Senior Controller

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Controller 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 Senior Controller, has thorough understanding of Brazilian tax regualations, 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, direct and indirect taxes, 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 tax regulations

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

Up to date knowledge of tax regulations in Brazil

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) with active CRC licence

Previous experience with direct and indirect tax calculations in Brazil

Proficiency in SAP preferred

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 - $138,300. 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. div.content { background: #FFFFFF; }

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SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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