About The Role
About this opportunity
The Accounting Specialist / Accountant is a member of the Finance and Admin team of Gleeds Iberica responsible for managing various accounting functions, including the preparation of monthly financial statements, internal financial reports, and collaboration with external partners.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Managing auxiliary and analytical accounting, performing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
Preparing and analysing monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Providing insights and recommendations based on financial data.
Developing and maintaining internal reports to support management decision-making, ensuring reports are delivered on time and meet the needs of various stakeholders.
Acting as the primary point of contact for the external collaborator handling accounting in Portugal, reviewing their work to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards.
Conducting regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing financial analysis and insights to support strategic planning.
Ensuring strict compliance with financial regulations and assisting with internal and external audits as required.
Liaising between head office and local management.
Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in accounting operations.
Assisting the Finance responsible and Administrative director with other duties within the scope of the role.
About You
Who we're looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Portuguese system.
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
About Us
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you'll become part of a truly global team that isn't restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we're committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
Professionalism with personality
Excellence with humility
Innovation with agility
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.
We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.
Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
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