Chief Accountant

Posted 12 Days Ago
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São Paulo, BRA
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming • Information Technology
The Role
Lead Brazil accounting function ensuring compliance with Brazilian GAAP (CPC), IFRS, tax, labor and corporate regulations. Manage month- and year-end closings, financial statements, reconciliations, audits, internal controls, ERP operations, payroll accounting, cash flow monitoring, and supervise AP/AR/Fixed Assets/GL. Partner with Finance, HR, Operations and Global teams while developing the local accounting team and driving process improvements.
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Company Description

Evolution is a market-leading developer and provider of products and services for online casino entertainment. Our excellence is driven by over 20,000 EVOlutioneers across 30 markets worldwide, working in product innovation, software development, IT solutions, game hosting and business support. Evolution's dynamic and creative environment creates a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Our integrated business-to-business solutions guarantee that our clients can always provide an unrivalled online entertainment experience to their players globally. We thrive on remaining an award-winning digital powerhouse of entertainment products and services with an ever-expanding line-up of product brands: Evolution Live, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Ezugi, Big Time Gaming, Nolimit City and DigiWheel.

Evolution is a Swedish company founded in 2006 and listed on Nasdaq Nordic (EVO). To learn more, visit www.evolution.com.

 

Job Description

The Chief Accountant is responsible for leading the accounting function in Brazil, ensuring compliance with Brazilian accounting standards, tax regulations, labor legislation, and the company's global financial policies. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, delivering timely month-end closings, supporting audits, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure strong financial governance.

An ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build efficient accounting processes in a fast-paced, international environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate bookkeeping and compliance with Brazilian GAAP (CPC) and IFRS reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Perform account reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
  • Ensure compliance with all Brazilian accounting, tax, labor, and corporate regulations.
  • Coordinate statutory obligations and reporting requirements.
  • Support tax calculations and filings alongside external providers.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits.
  • Ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
  • Strengthen internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
  • Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger activities.
  • Review accounting entries and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Support payroll accounting and reconciliation with HR and payroll providers.
  • Monitor cash flow from an accounting perspective.
  • Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and Global Finance teams.
  • Provide accounting guidance to business stakeholders.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Lead and develop the local accounting team.
  • Establish KPIs and ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards (CPC) and IFRS.
  • 8+ years of accounting experience and active CRC registration.
  • 3+ years in a leadership position.
  • Experience in multinational or shared service environments.
  • Solid understanding of Brazilian tax and labor legislation.
  • Experience with external audits.
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Business partnering mindset.
  • Continuous improvement and process optimization orientation.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.

Additional Information

Our offer

  • Employment contract of indefinite period.
  • Health insurance, life insurance, meal allowance, transportation allowance.
  • Opportunity to become a part of a fast growing operations of the market's leader. 

 

This is a full time, on-site role, and we are located in Avenida das Nações Unidas, 12495 - Brooklin Novo, São Paulo.

To apply, please share your CV in English. 

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of accounting experience and active CRC registration
  • 3+ years in a leadership position
  • Strong knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards (CPC) and IFRS
  • Solid understanding of Brazilian tax and labor legislation
  • Experience with external audits
  • Experience in multinational or shared service environments
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Business partnering mindset and process improvement orientation
  • High ethical standards and integrity
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The Company
HQ: Stockholm
5,220 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Evolution is a world-leader in product innovation and advanced IT-solutions for video streamed live casino. Our code runs 24/7/365 serving millions of users globally and processing financial transactions of thousands of EUROs every second. Evolution AB (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Nordic with a MCAP of over EUR 20B. The company was founded in 2006, inspired by the world-renowned casino in Monte Carlo. Using the rapidly emerging technology, Evolution founders wanted to bring the excitement from the live player experience in to the home. From that came our brand promise of delivering a product which was AS REAL AS IT GETS, and our key corporate value ALIVE. Today, more than 13,000 EVOlutioneers work in the company’s sites across 5 continents. With an ever-growing world-wide demand for our innovative product and high quality services, we look for more high performing talent with a team player mindset and diverse skillsets and backgrounds. Please read our Privacy and Cookies policies below before submitting any personal data to us: https://www.evolution.com/privacy-policy & https://www.evolution.com/cookies-policy Followers must be 18+. http://gambleaware.co.uk Please gamble responsibly. 🔞 Evolution is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence MGA/B2B/187/2010 issued on 01 of August 2018. Evolution is also licensed and regulated in many other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Romania, South Africa, and others.

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