This role involves managing core accounting processes, preparing management reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. It offers autonomy as the first finance hire in Lisbon and exposure to international standards in a dynamic, global environment.

Description

· Manage all accounting transactions and journals entries

· Preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations

· Prepare budget forecasts

· Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings

· Prepare all consolidation output and templates for Group reporting

· Reconcile accounts payable and receivable

· Ensure timely bank payments

· Compute taxes and prepare tax returns

· Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements

· Report on the company's financial health and liquidity

· Audit financial transactions and documents

· Comply with financial policies and regulations

· Report to regulators (CMVM)

Profile

· 6+ years experience as an Accountant, preferably in the Financial Services Industry

· Registered as CC in Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) (Certified Accountant Order)

· Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

· Degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject

· Experience with preparing management accounts

· Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, IFRS, US GAAP is a plus; IFRS (German) is a plus

· Hands-on experience with accounting software like Primavera (experience with NetSuite is a plus)

· Advanced MS Excel skills

· Experience with general ledger functions

· Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

· Proven multitasking experience, working with multiple tight Group Reporting deadlines

· Experience of multi-currency environment

· Ability to work independently

· Fluency in English is essential

· Fluency in German is a plus

Job Offer

Opportunity to build and lead the finance function as the first hire in Lisbon.

Exposure to international accounting standards and multi-currency operations within a global organization.

Involvement in strategic projects, including process improvements and potential M&A integrations.

A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture that values autonomy and professional growth