Head of Accounting

BrazilHybridHead

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What's the opportunity?

As our Head of Accounting Brazil, you will lead the day-to-day accounting operations of the Brazilian entity, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our accounting records and financial reporting. You will oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, maintain a strong internal control environment, support regulatory compliance, and ensure the timely preparation of all statutory and regulatory financial reports for a regulated Payment Institution. Serving as our primary local accounting leader, you will partner closely with global finance, product, tax, and compliance teams, while leading local statutory audits and discussions with Big Four partners.

What will I be doing?

Leading all day-to-day accounting activities for the Brazilian legal entities.

Ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with IFRS and Group Accounting Policies.

Overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely reporting.

Reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments at the Brazil level.

Ensuring appropriate accounting treatment for new products, commercial arrangements, and business initiatives.

Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting accounting records, and sustaining a strong internal control environment over financial reporting.

Leading the preparation, review, and submission of all accounting and regulatory reports required by the Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN).

Ensuring compliance with BACEN accounting standards, reporting instructions, regulatory deadlines, and SOX/internal control requirements.

Coordinating interactions with internal regulatory teams, external regulators, and leading local statutory audits with Big Four auditors.

Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their accounting and reporting implications.

Ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are prepared, reviewed, and resolved on a timely basis, driving the resolution of reconciling differences.

Leading, developing, and mentoring the Brazil Accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.