A multinational leader in the pressure equipment sector was facing difficulties in recruiting an administrative employee to strengthen the accounting team. The required skills – independent management of routine accounting, preparation of accounting entries, compliance with tax deadlines, and preparation of annual tax returns – proved to be rare among the available candidates.
The objective was to recruit a young, proactive administrative employee with a positive attitude, capable of bringing new energy and skills to a traditionally stable corporate environment that was not very open to change. However, the more conservative nature of the environment made it challenging to attract junior profiles motivated to stay in the medium to long term.
The ideal candidate needed to have at least five years of experience in moderately structured companies, be familiar with the entire financial closing process, and have a good command of English, essential for communicating with the group’s international offices.
Professional Recruitment guided the company through a strategic review of the initial requirements, proposing a shift in perspective. Although the original intention was to recruit a young administrative employee with experience in structured environments, the market did not offer profiles that fully met this expectation.
The turning point came by expanding the search target to include candidates from professional firms, an often overlooked area but rich in individuals with solid and practical technical skills, developed during their path to certification. This allowed the company to broaden the selection pool and leverage the human capital available in the territory.
Thanks to the expertise of the Finance & Accounting team, a professional with a hybrid background was identified: solid experience in a professional firm complemented by a period in a corporate environment.
The profile proved to be perfectly aligned with expectations: excellent accounting knowledge, good command of English, and a natural aptitude for working in a more traditional context, such as that of the client. A concrete solution that addressed the long-standing need to recruit an administrative accounting employee.
With a consulting approach focused on value and flexibility, Professional Recruitment supported the company in the complex search and selection of an administrative accounting employee, turning a constraint into an opportunity. The new hire not only found a context in which to grow but also brought key skills that are already contributing to the development of the accounting team.
Today, the company continues its growth journey, guided by strong values: commitment, collaboration, local roots, and an increasingly international vision. A culture that engages not only the accounting area but the entire organization.
