FSS America’s - Statutory Lead – Brazil Commercial(Grade 15) SummaryThis job is part of Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization, which was established as one of the key elements of new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all international affiliates. The FSS Accounting Lead plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with finance and accounting policies, coordination of month end close processes and ensuring integrity and accuracy of entity financials. This position works closely with a number of stakeholders across the organization to support financial decision-making process by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial data. Key Responsibilities Include· Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards.· Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures & Flow charts for Affiliate Local GAAP.· Review month-end close and ensure compliance with local accounting standards and policy.· Perform the local GAAP accounting close for the country assigned:- Reconciliation between local GAAP and US GAAP: validating that all documents have been posted to local ledgers.- Controlling of Revaluation of financials and non-financial assets (Fixed Assets, PP&E, GW/Intangibles, Inventory, FX, etc.)- Other Local GAAP Journal entries (i.e. Revenue recognition, Pension, Equity, Employee share-based compensation (U.S. GAAP) vs. All share-based payments (IFRS)- Local GAAP Account reconciliations including tax account reconciliations.- Generate and distribute monthly reports.· Statutory Reporting support (country assigned):- Coordination of calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers- External Audit support, liaison with external auditors, actuaries, etc.- Manage the Statutory calendar- Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return.· VAT and Withholding Filings- Support the review process of the accounting for local tax returns.· Prepare financial statements for local GAAP and coordinate the audit review, discussions, and adjustments until obtain audit opinion.· Coordinate and prepare the local Bookkeeping (ECD – Escrituração Contábil Digital)· Provide accounting information to Tax Team prepare ECF (Escrituração Contábil Fiscal)· Review key account reconciliations and drive improvement action plan for Income Tax, Deferred Tax, V.A.T. and hedge accounts.· Review monthly balance sheet variances vs benchmark and provide commentary for Income Tax, Deferred Tax, V.A.T. and hedge accounts.· Manage and coordinate the statutory financial close process.· Implement the corporate reporting requirements in the region.· Review financial and accounting analysis involving for Income Tax, Deferred Tax, V.A.T. and hedge.· Research and resolve discrepancies and technical accounting issues, as necessary.· Work closely with personnel in all departments to ensure compliance with company accounting and operational Local GAAP guidelines.· Propose and implement initiatives aimed to improve efficiency and quality of the process.· Miscellaneous reporting filings (e.g., statistical reporting)- Constantly look for improvement opportunities in the area of direct responsibility, but not limited to and drive implementation (compliance, quality, an