Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Accounting

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, contributing to local compliance, and global reporting. This role involves preparing monthly closing processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data. The specialist will also lead communication with outsourcing accounting firms, support accounting, tax, internal controls, and regulatory reporting. They will also manage accounts payable, issue electronic invoices, and support internal controls. The role requires collaboration with international teams and offers opportunities to improve financial operations and reporting.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in accounting roles
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Good to have:
  • Previous experience in a regulated entity
  • Prior work in the crypto, blockchain, or digital assets space
  • Big Four background or experience with external audits
  • Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERPs
  • Advanced degree or relevant professional certification
  • Experience working across time zones and in cross-cultural teams
Perks:
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events

Job Details

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before MeDo the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Finance & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team in Brazil and act as a key partner to the Senior Finance Manager. This role is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic and high-growth environment, especially one preparing for regulatory supervision by the Central Bank of Brazil. This person will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations while also contributing to local compliance and global reporting, enabling the leadership team to focus on more strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Report directly to the Sr. Finance Manager in Brazil and serve as her right hand in all local financial operations.
  • Prepare the monthly closing process, including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Ensure timely completion of monthly close and reporting activities under tight deadlines, maintaining high accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.
  • Lead communication with outsourcing accounting firms, to ensure compliance with local tax and accounting regulations.
  • Support accounting, tax, internal controls, cost management, accounts payable, and both management and regulatory reporting.
  • Prepare financial statements for internal use, external audits, and regulatory bodies.
  • Execute AP and ensure all operating expenses are accurately recorded and paid in accordance with internal policies.
  • Manage the issuance of electronic invoices for all company operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax requirements.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of strong internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities in financial operations and reporting.
  • Collaborate with international and multicultural teams across different time zones.

What We Look For In You

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in accounting roles, ideally in the financial services, fintech, or crypto sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and experience with corporate income tax (IRPJ/CSLL). Indirect tax knowledge (VAT) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience with intercompany reconciliations and exposure to transfer pricing concepts (a strong plus).
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ownership mentality.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with a hands-on and autonomous work style.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and under pressure, especially during monthly and quarterly close cycles.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, and dynamic dashboards); experience with Power Query is a strong plus.

Nice to Haves

  • Previous experience in a regulated entity, especially one overseen by the Brazilian Central Bank.
  • Prior work in the crypto, blockchain, or digital assets space.
  • Big Four background or experience with external audits.
  • Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERPs.
  • Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., MBA, CPA).
  • Experience working across time zones and in cross-cultural teams.

Perks & Benefits 

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events

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About The Company

OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange, providing advanced financial services to traders worldwide leveraging blockchain technology. Our platform offers spot & derivatives trading helping traders optimize their strategy. It provides a safe, reliable and stable environment for digital assets trading via web interface and mobile app by adopting GSLB, and distributed server clusters. We believe blockchain technology will eliminate barriers to transactions, increase the efficiency of transactions across society, and eventually have a significant impact on the global economy. We strive to achieve something that changes the world and never stop to innovate and improve on our customer experience.

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