This is where your work makes a difference.At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at BaxterThe Specialist, Controllership role at Baxter is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in Brazil. From General Ledger knowledge to specialized statutory regional regulation, this professional analyses, processes and correct accounting activities while identifies irregularities in Taxes, Statutory regulations or any other accounting related process. What you'll be doing<ul><li>This role is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in countries in scope.</li><li>The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.</li><li>Lead the preparation and execution of Statutory, US GAAP and tax accounting and reporting for the entities in scope; ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the reporting.</li><li>Lead the preparation for external statutory audits, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, timely delivery of audit requirements, and successful completion of audit activities</li><li>Act as a liaison for local tax authorities for direct and indirect tax day-to-day interactions, queries and audits.</li><li>Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.</li><li>Work closely with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, in execution of end-to-end finance processes.</li><li>Participate in resolution of complex accounting and tax issues.</li><li>Participate in local, regional, and global projects, as required.</li><li>Be an advocate of finance function.</li><li>Maintain focus on continuous process improvement. </li></ul> What you'll be doing<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years in general accounting with knowledge in local regulations including taxes and national and international best practices.</li><li>Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of local GAAPs and tax matters for the countries in scope.</li><li>Very good knowledge of US GAAP.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.</li><li>Fluent in both written and spoken English. Spanish is nice to have.</li><li>Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified /qualified ACCA/CPA.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.</li><li>Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.</li></ul>Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays. Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the <a href="https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Nd3GyB-HME-FrGU185glFONjsWP56EBPkq0TvnZuTOFUQk8wUzgwWENFVU5YOFdEOTFEM0pTN0VOVy4u" target="_blank">link</a> here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our <a href="https://jobs.baxter.com/how-to-apply#fraud-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Fraud Notice</a>.

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