Finance Analyst

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Belgian-Brazilian start-up minded company specialized in healthy and organic products, harvested and produced in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. As an international company, we have people from all over the world: Belgium, Brazil, Portugal, India, England, Spain, Iran and more! We are not only colleagues, we are also friends and welcome everyone to become part of the Amazonia Bio family.

WHAT WE STAND FOR:

Our mission is to improve the life of organic family farmers in the Amazon rainforest while providing ethical and healthier ingredient alternatives (such as Acai, Acerola, Guarana, etc.) to the food, nutraceutical, beverage and cosmetic industries around the globe.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

You will join a rapidly growing company with many markets and challenges that have yet to be tapped. You will have the opportunity to grow with us in an exciting and motivating work environment. Great colleagues, cool office and a beautiful, sustainable range of products that are part of a chain of goods. A hip workplace with tons of adrenaline. A young management team that welcomes new ideas and the opportunity to contribute and be part of the growth story of Amazonia Bio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee financial operations.
• Manage the finances of three companies, ensuring accurate cash flow planning and financial oversight.
• Cash flow planning and invoice management.
• Maintain cash flow, process invoices, and reconcile bills in the accounting system.
• Handle the preparation and execution of salary payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closures for all entities.
• Financial reporting.
• Prepare and present financial reports to leadership, offering data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Oversee claims processing, manage credit card payments, and work with banking systems to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
• Manage company assets and handle financial aspects related to loans and liabilities.
• Process purchase orders (POs) and bills in our ERP System Odoo.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, supply chain or a related field from a reputable university with a strong academic record.
• Can manage daily tasks like cash flow planning and reconciliation, while understanding the bigger picture and how different financial elements impact overall company strategy.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in finance analysis with a proven track record of interpreting data and providing actionable insights.
• Experience in cash flow management, accounting closures, and financial reporting.
• Full working proficiency in English and Portuguese.
• Must be comfortable building financial systems from scratch in an environment that is essentially at Day-0 in finance.
• Capable of creating new financial sheets and dashboards, possibly using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP systems.
• Should have strong skills in analyzing numbers and trends and presenting this information clearly and comprehensively to leadership.
• Experience with ERP Systems, ideally Odoo is a plus.
• Knowledge of Portuguese accounting standards.
• Familiarity with Belgian accounting is highly preferred.
• Understanding of Brazilian accounting is a bonus.
• At least one strong professional reference.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ambitious, eager to advance their career.
• Have the potential to become a Finance Manager or even build a finance department over the next years.
• Passionate about finance.
• Loves the idea of working in a multinational start-up.
• Autonomous, entrepreneurial and proactive.
• Detail oriented with great negotiation skills.

DISCLAIMER:

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