EMEA Finance Controller
Infinera
- Lisboa
- Permanente
- Horário completo
- think creatively when problems come up;
- take a hands-on approach;
- have a great collaborative team spirit.
- Perform accounting operations, according to company accounting policy and guidelines, in line with accounting standards;
- Provide advice and solve accounting and technical issues based on the analysis performed;
- Ensure the monthly & quarterly closing accounts of the company as an active role in requests related to:
- Payroll and PTO accruals;
- Other accruals required;
- VAT clearings;
- Fixed assets review;
- Prepaid expenses (deferrals);
- Intercompany clean up.
- Reconciliation, analysis and monitoring of the break-down detail for Balance Sheet accounts according to their risk;
- Document SOX controls in the internal audit board;
- Closely monitoring of a few entities from EMEA as the controller in charge (straight relation with accounting providers of a few Infinera’s EMEA companies) such as:
- Review analysis, reporting and monitoring of Financial Statements prepared by accounting providers;
- Perform analytical review of the significant accounts;
- Assist with adjustments to be performed between local and group books;
- Answer external auditors’ requests and queries;
- Work with the manager toward specific financial objectives including enhancing the control environment for monthly transactions;
- Use process excellence and a continuous improvement mindset to generate and share best practices with the team;
- Participate in other projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent;
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting or auditing;
- Proficient in English as a working language;
- Solid knowledge of accounting practices, processes and tools;
- Computer skills from the user's perspective, namely Excel;
- Ability to work with various groups across the organization and other time zones (India and US);
- Empathy and team spirit;
- Financial analysis, analytical capabilities and critical sense;
- Analytical thinking and high level of accuracy;
- Proactive and reliable person;
- Working independently and efficiently;
- Combines flexible attitude with a hands-on mentality.
- Relevant experience at a multinational company;
- Relevant experience at a multi-currency technology company;
- Knowledge of working with SAP (Enterprise Resource Planning);
- Accountant certification.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work location;
- Attractive compensation package and additional benefits.