Controllership Assistant (Brazil)

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Job Description - Controllership Assistant (Brazil) (2407027706W)

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

This position reports into Brazil LE Controller and is based at São Paulo, Brazil.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

What You Will Do

The Controllership Assistant is responsible for supporting the legal entity (LE) Controllership team on the financial reporting process, ensuring the integrity and precision of the LE financial statements, tax filings, reporting packages, and other relevant reports. Responsibilities will include streamlining month, quarter, and year-end closings within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the LE Controllership team on accounting and daily operations for Legal Entity Accounting, specifically for the completeness and accuracy of IFRS Accounting, working closely with the Country Tax Centers (CTC). This includes but is not limited to recording the statutory ledgers and maintaining accuracy of parallel ledgers (if applicable), focusing on ensuring the correct tax accounting and liaison/coordination with internal and external audit teams.
2. Support the Controllership analysts to prepare and submit the financial statements, which includes the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, alongside local tax requirements, internal reporting packages, and other mandatory reports in alignment with established accounting standards.
3. Follow the close process and activities, which includes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts for each legal entity within their jurisdiction.
4. Provide financial support and accounting analysis across multiple areas.
5. Support external auditors for Legal Entity audits and monitor the progress of local audits, supplying necessary aid as required.
6. Generate ideas, foster, and implement a continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
7. Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing them in line with global standards.
8. Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items.

Stakeholder Interaction:

1. BU Finance Team: the Controllership Assistant will support BU Finance teams with regards to providing data for month-end performance analysis.
2. Consolidations and Regional Controllership teams: will connect with the Consolidations and Regional Controllership team for guidance and activities performance from a regional perspective.
3. Compliance: support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities. Also understand, adhere to, and execute worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate/prevent breach.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. 1-2 years of proven experience in similar roles, preferably in a multinational company.
3. Good analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications

1. Intermediate English Level, other language skills desirable.
2. Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
3. Experience in leveraging SAP and Microsoft Power BI for data analysis and reporting is a plus.

What’s In It For You

1. Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
2. Learning & Development Opportunities.
3. Employee Resource Groups.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.