Vale

Senior Accountant

Vale

Job Summary To lead financial reporting, tax compliance, and finance governance while ensuring strong control over accounting processes and SAP S/4HANA systems. The role will also support business initiatives and new business models by providing sound financial and accounting guidance, while driving the development of a strong, standardized finance practice across the organization. Ensure full compliance with all applicable tax regulations (VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax) and proactively manage tax risks in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Main Challenges Develop the accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, implementing production, productivity and quality. Improve the accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget information, monitoring expenditures. Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications Provide technical guidance on complex accounting treatments Main Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and related reports. Provide accounting information to the Controller and internal/external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and applicable laws. Analyze and justify changes in equity. Generate accounting data for planning, budgeting, and financial studies. Ensure accurate accounting of auxiliary modules in SAP. Fill and validate information in the financial consolidation system. Ensure quality and accuracy of month-end and year-end closing processes. Maintain strong GL controls, ensuring accounts are balanced and reconciled. Monitor physical inventory processes and ensure correct accounting impact. Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework Ensure full compliance with VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax, and related regulations. Review tax treatment of contracts, invoices, payments, and transactions. Prepare and reconcile VAT returns and support VAT audits/refunds. Ensure correct application and filing of WHT according to law and treaties. Prepare/support Corporate Income Tax computations, filings, and audit queries. Manage and ensure compliance with e‑Invoicing requirements. Monitor tax law changes and advise management on impacts and risks. Identify tax optimization opportunities and ensure proper documentation. Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles. Prepare variance analysis and financial performance reports. Provide insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Collaborate with business units to improve cost efficiency and financial outcomes. Lead the accounting team when required, providing guidance and mentoring junior accountants. Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement. Qualification Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; professional certification preferred (ACCA, CPA, ACA CMA). 8+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting, Audit (Big4 preferred), Tax regulations (VAT/WHT/Corporate Tax) Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (FICO) Strong analytical and communication skills.