The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products.

HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Sr. Accounting & Fiscal Analyst is responsible for reporting both BR GAAP and IFRS, assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, monitoring intercompany transactions and general accounting including all accounting cycles. The position is also responsible for all technical accounting and fiscal declarations (reports) to the government.

Day to Day Activities:

• Enter the accounting record by checking the entries (legal compliance) and enforcing internal procedures (name of the company charged, validation for payment of fiscal responsibility). To book the Journal Entries when is necessary, in keeping informed the different departments of the company.
• Control of the accountings for sales invoices and all the interfaces with other system;
• Prepares non-routine and complex journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Perform fulfilment of accessory obligations – DCTF, DACON, GIA, DIRF, SPED FISCAL, SPED CONTRIBUTION , Accounting (ECD), Fiscal (ECF) and all required obligation;
• Prepare all the indirect taxes calculation (ICMS/IPI) and direct taxes (PIS/COFINS).
• Control, check the calculation of the Import Contents (FCI) and guarantee the correct usage in the Electronic Invoices;
• Prepare documentation for presentation to fiscal authorities when necessary;
• Controlling of certificates, digital documents, in order to avoid expiration date.
• Be the main contact for the customers to keep them posted about the new accounts and collections;
• Provide credit analyses and control of documentation from customers in accordance the rules;
• Participate in monthly closings (provisions, prepaid expenses, registration, and cut-off). 

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepares various financial statements and the monthly financial reporting package for consolidation team including reports from JDE,  SAP Business Objects Finance (BO Finance), Intercompany and Hyperion.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation of goals, policies, and procedures relating to accounting, financial management and reporting, ERP systems (JDE and SAP) and internal controls.
• Reporting of Accounts Receivable, Ageing and DSO as well monitoring of all customers debts, providing information to the Sales Team and Management;
• Monitor internal controls environment. Identify gap in controls and support development of approaches to mitigate exposure.
• Support Internal and External Audits;
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Transactions

• Prepare and reconcile intercompany billings and transactions associated with subsidiaries and domestic sister companies and international affiliates.
• Maintains intangible assets, analysis and control of general ledger entries.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of balance sheet, income and expense accounts.
• Participate in Monthly/Quarterly Sales Cut-off process.

Compliance

• Participates in the implementations of l accounting/fiscal policies and procedures.
• Assists in GAAP, tax and audit requirements and provides guidance to other departments.
• Monitor all the legal documentation from the Company (Certificates, Licenses and others legal documentation);
• Ensure that the system is generating information according to the tax law

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Associate Degree in Accounting and CPC. 
• 5 - 10 years of related experience + certification required (CRC).
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access and experience with an ERP.
• Fluency in English required.

Applications

Please send your resumes to amelia.gatto@hmclause.com with the title as the subject line.