Finance & Operations Associate - Brazil

We are searching for an experienced Finance & Operations Associate - Brazil at our Brazil facility. 

Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.  

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com 

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Palladium seeks a Finance and Operations, Associate. The main role will be to ensure organizational effectiveness by providing support on the management in financial & operational functions.
This is a full-time position and will be based in Brazil.
The Finance and Operations, Associate will report to and support the Finance and Operations Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provide financial and administrative support.
Ensure financial records are accurately maintained.
Process accounts payable invoices and payment approval.
Prepare accounts receivable invoices.
Ensure all finances are managed in alignment with the government regulations, company and client’s financial policies and procedures.
Support the Manager to prepare, review budgets, monthly financial reports and expenditure forecasts.
Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Brazilian laws and regulations on all payments.
Work closely with the accounting service provider to ensure accurate financial report.
When applicable, assist with an internal or external audit activity.
Provide support on the administrative management, subcontractor´s contracting, procurement, logistics and safe and security aspects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree (desirable), in Accounting, Business Management, Economic, or other relevant field;
Work experience in broader finance and administration management, including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics;
Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
High level of computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel would be added advantage);
Excellent financial and analytical skills;
Proven problem identification and resolution experience with budgeting, forecasting, banking, tax authorities, foreign currency transactions, and other related issues;
Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
Fluency in Portuguese and English - excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.