Accounting Manager | Certified Accountant

• Lead the monthly financial close for all entities, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved and all reporting obligations are fulfilled.
• Analyse financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities such as maintaining the general ledger, handling receivables and payables, tracking fixed assets, monitoring inventories, and managing provisions.
• Establish and uphold effective internal control frameworks to protect company resources and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting procedures and systems, prioritizing digital solutions to drive efficiency improvements.
• Regularly assess complex journal entries including provisions, accruals, and impairments to verify their correctness and relevance.
• Work closely with various departments to support cross-functional processes and promote comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of external audit activities.
• Analyze inventory valuation methods, investigate discrepancies, and implement standardized costing techniques.
• Contribute to projects involving system implementations and continuous process improvements.
• Supervise the Portuguese Accounting team and handle related human resources responsibilities.

• Academic background in Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in comparable accounting or finance positions, with team management responsibilities.
• Certified Accountant.
• Professional background in a Big Four consultancy is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Hands-on experience improving and automating key finance workflows.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Solid command of ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-driven with a strong focus on achieving outcomes independently.
• Well-developed analytical abilities and skill in interpreting financial results.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships

• Permanent contract with long-term career prospects.
• Supportive and professional company culture.

Michael Page