Finance and Accounting Analyst
Location: BR, SP, São Paulo
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Company profile: Nubank is an early stage, technology-driven financial services startup funded by Sequoia Capital and Kaszek Ventures. We are building a truly global and diverse team, with people who are in the top of their areas of expertise for every position we hire, to set the new standard in financial services in Brazil. We see a significant opportunity in the credit card market in Brazil as it is currently commoditized and extremely inefficient, and therefore our first product is a credit card controlled by a mobile app, that also provides our customers full control of their finances on their mobile phones. We are based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Description: Why is the Finance & Accounting Analyst position important for us? Nubank recently launched its credit card and is in the process of building the company infrastructure necessary to support its high-growth trajectory. To-date, Nubank’s CEO has managed the Finance & Accounting function, alongside a third-party accounting firm. The company is currently in the process of bringing the Finance & Accounting function in-house, under the leadership of a new CFO and a soon-to-be-hired Controller. The Finance & Accounting Analyst will be a critical member of this three-person team in building the in-house Finance & Accounting function from the ground up, with a focus of establishing a foundation to support a much larger business in the future. In addition to managing the day-to-day financial operations of the company, the Finance & Accounting function will be responsible for generating financial reports that will play an important role in directing the strategic decisions of Nubank and ensure compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements. What are some examples of problems the Finance & Accounting Analyst will work in? Defining the optimal structure of Nubank’s Finance & Accounting function, including establishment of daily / weekly / monthly procedures, selection of necessary software systems, and creation of financial reporting packagesDaily management of payments, including credit card settlement transactions and cross-border fund flowsDaily accounting entries and assistance with closing monthly financials on a timely basisCompliance with regulatory requirements (Nubank will be regulated by the Brazilian Central Bank as a payments company)Preparing the company to produce audited financials for 2015 
Requirements: This kind of experience/background is relevant to us Accounting undergrad degreePortuguese speaker, fluent in EnglishHigh level of attention to detail3-5 years of experience at a “Big Four” accounting firm, preferably in Audit, working with Financial Services clientsExperience working at a Financial Services company in a Finance / Accounting role after working at a "Big Four" firm is a plus, but not required You will fit well if You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, results oriented teamsYou are hungry and enjoy being constantly challenged to learn and do moreYou embrace conflict of ideas and like to question the status quoYou learn fast and easily adapt to changing situations and prioritiesYou believe in building great products and doing great workYou want to understand the big picture, to be held accountable and make a meaningful contribution with your workYou are not just looking for another job and appreciate the opportunity to play a key role in building the Finance & Accounting function within an entrepreneurial environment
Benefits: Competitive compensation packageHealth, dental and life insuranceMeal allowance (“vale refeição”)Flexibility to choose your own custom setup (computer, monitors, OS etc.)
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