Cost Specialist

Description

**Summary of key activities:** * Coordinate budget planning and monitor project financial execution; * Prepare comparative and analytical cost reports by project, cost center, and area; * Perform and review allocations of administrative and operational costs; * Produce accountability reports according to requirements from funders (governmental, foundations, international agencies, etc.); * Review payroll and correct allocation across projects and cost centers; * Structure, review, and maintain up-to-date institutional cost center matrix, ensuring integration between ERP systems; * Interact with project, accountability, accounting, and audit teams; * Suggest improvements in financial processes, systems, and control practices; * Develop and analyze feasibility for new organizational projects, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and aligned with strategic priorities; * Facilitate effective communication with donors, funders, and other stakeholders regarding financial accountability matters, responding to inquiries and providing transparent information; * Conduct financial analyses and periodic reviews to identify areas for improvement or opportunities to enhance efficiency in accountability processes; * Create and monitor performance indicators for the Financial Administrative Department; * Consolidate and analyze management reports and financial statements for senior leadership; * Support accountability processes with public agencies and institutional partners; * Assist in developing financial policies and procedures. **Required qualifications for participation in the selection process:** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields; * Experience in Cost Control, preferably within Third Sector organizations; * Experience working with medium to large-sized organizations; * Knowledge of accounting and cost standards; * Experience with accountability reporting, audits, and budget management; * Advanced Office Suite skills; **Desirable qualifications for participation in the selection process:** * Completed or ongoing postgraduate degree in Controllership, Finance, Cost Management, Third Sector Management, or related areas; * Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI); * ERP systems (such as Totvs, Radar, among others); * Familiarity with financial performance indicators; * Knowledge of legislation applicable to NGOs and management contracts; * Familiarity with payroll and labor charges. **The selection process will consist of 03 phases, each phase being eliminatory:** 1\. Resume screening; 2\. Interview with Strategic Human Resources Management, writing test, and exam; 3\. Interview with Leadership and Excel test. **Benefits:** * Medical insurance (optional – with discount) * Life insurance (free) * Meal voucher (free) * Transportation allowance (up to 6% discount) **Notice number:** 1453/2025 \- Santa Marcelina Cultura Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree * Medical assistance * Life insurance * Transportation voucher * Meal voucher