Statutory Reporting Analyst - Brazil

About the role

Diageo's Finance function is looking for a Statutory Reporting Analyst for Brazil. The role supports the preparation, accuracy, compliance and timely delivery of statutory financial reporting for Brazil, aligned with IFRS, Brazilian accounting and regulatory requirements and global accounting policies. It covers statutory financial statements, external audits, regulatory filings, equity and dividend processes, and the accounting impacts of regulatory and legislative changes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and support the review of statutory financial statements, including notes, schedules, trial balances and equity reconciliations.
• Monitor changes in IFRS, Brazilian accounting requirements and legislation (including Brazil Tax Reform) and support the implementation of required changes.
• Coordinate external audit requests, documentation, explanations and follow-up of audit recommendations and management letters.
• Prepare statutory books and regulatory deliverables, including ECD (Escrituração Contábil Digital).
• Support dividend and equity processes, from working papers and reconciliations through approval and payment, including tax requirements.
• Prepare and post statutory accounting adjustments with proper documentation and audit trail.
• Analyse statutory and financial information such as P&L forecasts, trial balances and reconciliations for Tax, Finance and external advisors.
• Work with Finance Business Partners, Global Accounting Operations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Audit, Risk and Controls, and with external auditors and advisors.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting/audit experience; previous experience in statutory reporting, financial reporting or external audit preferred.
• Conversational English (Portuguese is a plus).
• Experience in a multinational, FMCG, professional services or similar complex environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• IFRS and Brazilian accounting principles.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.