Consolidation & Reporting Technician

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Summary: Join Sonae Arauco as a Consolidation & Reporting Technician, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting informed decision-making within an international, sustainability-focused company. Highlights: 1. Critical role in ensuring financial accuracy and reliability globally 2. Opportunities for personal and professional development 3. Work in an international company focused on innovation and sustainability **At Sonae Arauco, people and wood are what truly inspire us. By wood because, after all, we are one of the world’s main producers of renewable wood\-based solutions for furniture, interior design and the construction sectors. We are passionate and committed to wood because we know its value. And by our people because we truly believe they take the company further and make us what we are. After all, it takes extraordinary people to work with this outstanding raw material.** **Being part of Sonae Arauco means joining an international and future\-oriented company, where sustainability is an integral part of the business strategy and diversity is part of everyday life. In fact, we are located in nine countries and have around 2,600 employees of 37 nationalities.** **Together, we aim to improve people’s lives, through solutions inspired by wood. Join us in taking wood further.** **Our Value Proposition** Creating wood\-based solutions for a better life, a better future and a better planet is Sonae Arauco's vision and underpins the purpose of around 2,600 employees in nine countries, who are proud to belong to a company whose portfolio contributes to building a more sustainable world. To support this vision, we are looking for motivated professionals with the ambition to take the company further. In this role, you will join a team focused on ensure the maximum availability and performance of equipment and facilities, and contribute to a circular economy model. **The impact of your role** As a Consolidation \& Reporting Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of financial information across the Group. You will contribute directly to the integrity of financial reporting and consolidation processes, supporting informed decision\-making at a global level while working closely with accounting and controlling teams across multiple geographies. **Main responsibilities** * Perform accounting activities for Group companies, including accruals/deferrals, fixed assets, leases, costs, and inventory * Analyse trial balances, accounts, and variances, ensuring the quality of financial information * Execute closing activities, allocation cycles, and foreign currency revaluations * Support consolidation processes, including intercompany reconciliations, system reporting, and consolidation adjustments * Prepare and validate reporting packages for Group financial reporting * Liaise with accounting and controlling teams across different geographies **Desired profile** **What you must have:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field * Proven experience in accounting (preferably in multinational or shared services environments) * Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (IFRS) * Fluency in Portuguese and English (mandatory), both written and spoken * Good knowledge of Excel * Experience with SAP (R/3 or S/4HANA) * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * Attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data **What we consider a nice to have:** * Proficiency in German (written and spoken) is a plus. * Familiarity with intercompany reconciliation processes * Knowledge of financial consolidation systems (e.g., BPC, Group Reporting, Tagetik, etc.) * Ability to work in a multicultural and fast\-paced environment * Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to optimize and automate processes **What we offer:** * Integration into a solid, international company. * Culture focused on innovation and sustainability. * Opportunities for personal and professional development. * Continuous training. * Attractive remuneration and benefits policy. **Our way of being** At Sonae Arauco, we value attitudes and behaviours that reflect our organizational culture. Based on respect, ethics and multiculturalism, we have created an environment where all voices are heard. We know that innovation stems from diversity of perspectives and that talent flourishes in environments where people feel heard and valued. In this context, we expect all Sonae Arauco employees to adopt the following behaviours: * Cultivate strong partnerships with all stakeholders. * Find value\-based solutions. * Take initiative. * Work as a team. * Be ambitious. * Think innovatively and simplify. * Build trust. * Inspire by example. **Sonae Arauco, taking people further.** For more information, please contact the HR Department \- rh@sonaearauco.com For more information, please contact the HR Department \- **hr@sonaearauco.com**