.Location: in our offices in Lisbon, on a hybrid working schedule (3 days in the offices and 2 days working from home per week). About the Role: The Accounting Manager is responsible for the Accounting Finance and Tax team in Portugal. The selected candidate will be responsible for monthly closing reports and the closing process, providing timely and accurate reporting in accordance with both local regulations and US GAAP requirements. This position is also responsible for ensuring that bookkeeping is in accordance with local regulations and Corporate Policies and Procedures, as well as being responsible for the country Quarterly Balance review with EMEA Business Control. In this role you will be responsible for: Accounting: Oversees financial and accounting processes to ensure compliance with Corporate and local policies, statutory requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles/Standards and ethical standards with unyielding integrity; supports the Country Controller with independent auditors (external and internal); completes and reviews accounting close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations; manages administration of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control accounting, payroll, and local tax payments; helps in allocation items in the Balance in coordination with the Local and GBS team. Tax: Responsible for all taxes, presenting them on time; payment and calculationof all local taxes; maintains all substantiation records for tax. Reporting: Preparation of the annual financial plan and forecasts; prepares financial statements; preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Committee; prepares financial reports to support the analysis of main KPI's; prepares accurate financial statements in US and Local GAAP. Controls: Ensures all activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands, ethical standards and the internal Quality Management System. Treasury: Handles bank administration, funds transfers and foreign exchange dealings under the direction of Corporate Treasury and Country Controller. Balance Sheet and Assets Management: Responsible for balance review and reconciliations of accounts; achieves effective balance sheet and assets management; develops and maintains credit and collection policies, procedures and processes for effective AR management; develops and carries out inventory control procedures, including physical stock-take, audit and control of both warehouse and hospital consignment inventory; maintains proper inventory reserves for Excess, Expired and Obsolete Inventory; coordinates effective cash management and cash forecasting to ensure smooth cash flows for business operations while maintaining a minimum idle cash balance; maintains asset register to keep track of and safeguard company assets
