Finance Assistant

Job Description

Who will you work with?

Joining the Finance Team, you will work alongside exceptionally talented, driven, and committed professionals focused on delivering financial excellence and continuous process improvement.

In this rol, you will support the Accounts Receivables in Brazil, working closely with customer services and commercial teams, controlling past due, application, disputes. You will also collaborate daily with the broader finance tema, providing visibility and insights of receivables.

How will you make a difference?

As part of the Finance Team, you will play a key role in enabling financial visibility and cost control for the Engineering Center. You will act as a business partner to different stakeholders, supporting decision-making and ensuring accuracy across financial processes.

This position offers high exposure, allowing you to interact with cross-functional and international teams while strengthening your financial, analytical, and process improvement skills.

What do we want to know about you?

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable or related areas.
• Advanced English (daily interaction with international stakeholders and customers).
• Power BI is a strong plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, organization, communication, and negotiation abilities.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.

What will your daily life be like?

• Manage and monitor the accounts receivable portfolio for the LatAm region (~3,000 invoices/month), driving reduction of overdue balances and improving cash flow.
• Proactively follow up on past-due invoices, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare and deliver periodic reports (aging, collections performance, dispute tracking) to Commercial and Customer Service teams to support decision-making.
• Organize and lead cross-functional meetings (Commercial, Customer Service, Logistics, Finance) to identify and resolve invoice discrepancies (returns, discounts, billing errors, etc.).
• Partner with third-party providers responsible for bank reconciliation to ensure accurate identification and application of cash receipts.
• Communicate with customers to obtain payment details, remittances, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash application, maintaining integrity of customer accounts and balances.
• Analyze root causes of delays in collections and propose process improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Receivable function.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.

Benefits:

At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being and development. Take a look at what we offer so you can feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical insurance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental insurance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit sharing
• Private pension plan
• Meal/food policy according to location
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial guidance, and social support
• Headspace – mental health-focused app
• Christmas basket or voucher for employees, according to location
• Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended maternity leave
• Program for Expecting Mothers and Babies
• Language incentive policy
• Mentorship programs and access to a training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy allowance

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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