Accounting Specialist

Company Overview

If you see technology as a way to smooth your path in life, our team does too: Your Path, Our Journey.

We believe in technology that connects talented people who embrace diversity to create and share paths we don't even know about (yet!). We work to generate value not only for our users but, above all, for the communities we serve and for society as a whole, making every day better for everyone with mobility and delivery services (99) or digital payments (99Pay).

To make life easier for millions of people every day, since 2018, we have been part of DiDi DiDi Global Inc., the world’s leading mobility technology platform. We are pioneers in creating innovative solutions that start in Brazil and scale up to make a positive impact in more than 12 countries where DiDi operates. This innovation encompasses sustainability, safety, artificial intelligence, financial markets, and much more.

Whether building projects from scratch or improving our solutions, we enjoy challenges that give us butterflies, which is why we work at a fast pace with respect, collaboration, and good humor. Along this journey, we also draw strength from diverse experiences and opinions to grow together, fail quickly, learn, and adjust the course to create solutions that deliver even better results.

Team Overview

We are a fast-growing group of Financial Institutions, including a Payment Institution and a Direct Credit Society, preparing for an exciting transition to an SCFI license within the next 12 months. We are looking for a Senior Lead Accounting Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping our accounting operations. This hybrid position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring flawless execution today while building the infrastructure for tomorrow.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for:

• Lead regulatory reporting (COSIF and CADOCs) and deliver high-quality financial reports to global stakeholders.
• Drive the accounting workstream for the SCFI license transition, including chart of accounts, provisioning rules, and capital requirements.
• Oversee system integration and reconciliation between Matera (Core Banking) and Oracle (ERP), ensuring accuracy across portfolios and payment flows.
• Mentor and manage a team, setting KPIs and fostering professional growth.
• Execute complex month-end closes, including ECL (Estimated Credit Losses) calculations, provisioning under Res. CMN 4.966 and BCB 352, and tax offsets.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Central Bank and external auditors, ensuring compliance and defending accounting positions.

Role Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting with an active CRC.
• Hands-on experience in Financial Institutions (SCD or Banks) and Payment Institutions (IP).
• Deep knowledge of COSIF, BRGAAP, and Brazilian Financial System regulations, especially IFRS 9 (Res. 4.966).
• Proven expertise with Oracle and Matera systems.
• Advanced/Fluent English for frequent communication with global leadership.
• A track record of leading teams while remaining deeply involved in technical execution.
• Strong project management, advanced Excel/data analysis skills, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable insights.

EEO Statement

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data-driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

Diversity is not a future vision or a wish for something we want someday; it is a non-negotiable value of who we are today.

We embrace inclusion, plurality, and respect, and to achieve this, we rely on the governance of the Diversity Committee, which works alongside HR, our leadership, and identity groups—99Adapta, 99Afro, 99Colors, 99Womem, and 99Familys.

This is our ongoing journey, with much more still to come.