Accounting Manager - Mafra/Ericeira/Malveira

Accounting and Closing

• Supervise the accounting recording and classification of all Company transactions.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of general ledger, subledgers, and supporting balances.
• Coordinate monthly and annual closing processes within the defined deadlines.
• Review and validate accruals, deferrals, provisions, depreciation, and other closing adjustments.

Reconciliations and Account Control

• Supervise and validate bank reconciliations, customer accounts, supplier accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor outstanding items, unreconciled balances, and accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure timely investigation, justification, and clearance of pending items.
• Maintain control over the integrity and reliability of accounting balances.

Tax, Compliance, and Audit

• Ensure the preparation and validation of VAT, Corporate Income Tax, withholding tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and legal requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure proper accounting documentation, traceability, and archiving.

Reporting and Group Requirements

• Prepare and validate monthly accounting information for reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with Group reporting calendars, standards, and finance guidelines.
• Support the Finance Director with financial statements, account analysis, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Ensure consistency between local accounting records and Group reporting requirements.

Processes, Systems, and Team Coordination

• Ensure the proper use of ERP and other accounting support tools.
• Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and areas for process improvement.
• Contribute to the standardisation and strengthening of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide technical coordination to the accounting team.
• Act as a local finance counterpart for accounting matters requiring alignment with Group stakeholders.