Accounting Analyst (Fixed Assets) - Sao Paulo

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. 

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the day-to-day activities of the company’s construction and project accounting, as well as the management of processes. This includes ownership of the related internal controls.  The position is also responsible for evaluating current processes and developing and implementing improvements to take advantage of the Oracle system and fixed asset accounting best practices.

The position reports to the Manager of Accounting. The position will work closely with other functional areas in the Global Controllership Organization (GL, Tax, and AP). It will support and partner with Data Center Operations, IT, Product, and CTO organizations.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the global construction in progress (CIP) accounting and internal cost capitalization processes

• Ensure all CIP accounting activities are completed timely and accurately on a monthly basis

• Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, SOX controls, and performs audit requests

• Continuously automate, streamline and improve CIP accounting processes

• Effectively balance workloads, assignments and appropriately delegate responsibilities to staff

• Partner with Ops Finance, FP&A and other business partners as necessary, to continuously identify new internal cost capitalization opportunities and operationalize the capitalization, while also keeping processes scalable

• Ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls and work with business partners to help define efficiency and effectiveness improvements

• Represent Capex accounting in projects/reviews

• Participate in the upcoming Oracle Cloud Migration project as a SME on CIP accounting

• Understand relevant company accounting policies and procedures and has the ability to interpret these to make quick decisions and provide guidance

• Manage ad-hoc projects and requests for data and analysis from business partners

What we’ll expect from you

• Advanced English

• Previous experience in accounting (Fixed Assets);

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related;

• Strong use of ERP / Accounting systems;

• Proficiency in Excel.

What will be a plus if you have:

• MBA / CPA certificate

• Knowledge of Oracle R12 or Oracle Hyperion

• Previous experience in GAAP/SOx

Why Equinix

 Equinix is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.