Accounting Associate

At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a trillion-dollar credit gap. Our mission is to unlock SMBs’ potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America, where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank.

R2 enables platforms in Latin America to embed financial services that SMBs can then leverage (starting with revenue-based financing). We are a tight-knit team coming from organizations such as Google, Amazon, Nubank, Uber, Capital One, Mercado Libre, Globant, and J.P. Morgan. We are entering a new phase of growth following a strategic investment from Ant International, focused on rapidly expanding our partner footprint, strengthening our credit and underwriting capabilities, and scaling our operations across multiple markets.

As an Accounting Associate (IC2), you will coordinate and ensure seamless execution of all accounting, tax and financial control responsibilities in each country where R2 operates. 

You will report to the Controller and will work closely with our Controllership, FP&A, Treasury/FinOps and Capital Markets teams and interact with multiple stakeholders in different countries.

What You'll Do:

• Enabling the monthly accounting close process across the group's entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to closing deadlines. 
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules in accordance with IFRS requirements. 
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and support resolution of discrepancies across multiple entities.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance the efficiency and quality of accounting operations.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and responding to audit requests.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other business teams to improve financial processes and reporting quality.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies, internal controls, and finance procedures.
• Work closely with external service providers (BPOs and advisors) to ensure accurate and timely accounting deliverables. 

Who You Are:

• 4+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and CPA (or equivalent professional accounting qualification).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience implementing accounting best practices and process improvements.
• High proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process automation.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, banking, leasing, or multinational environments is highly desirable, including exposure to international operations and multi-jurisdiction accounting environments is a plus.
• Previous experience at a Big Four accounting firm is a plus.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• A growth mindset and the ambition to develop quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for solving problems, and interest in navigating high complexity.
• A proactive approach to improving processes, reducing manual work, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Experience working with finance data workflows and automation initiatives within accounting and reporting processes.

What We Offer:

• The chance to join a high-impact, mission-driven fintech with regional scale
• Cross-functional collaboration with exceptional teams across Latin America
• Equipment provided by R2
• Training budget for professional development
• Career growth within R2

Location: São Paulo, Brazil or Buenos Aires, Argentina