Finance Manager

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. Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting journals for accruals, prepayments, payroll and other accounting adjustments .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeBraga • PortugalMid-LevelSenior💰 €20,000 - €30,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards such as GAAP or IFRS. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

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Month-End Close ProcessesFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Dynamics 365GAAP or IFRS KnowledgeBudgeting and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Accounting Software ProficiencyFinancial AnalysisStatutory AccountingIntercompany AccountingTax ReconciliationPayroll ProcessingBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal PreparationCash ForecastingFinancial Data Consolidation

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical MindsetProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWord

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCACPA

Industry Keywords

Month-End CloseFinancial ComplianceBudgetingForecastingAccounting Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting journals for accruals, prepayments, payroll and other accounting adjustments
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and resolve outstanding balances
Review general ledger accounts, identify errors and unusual movements, and explain significant variances
Maintain accurate accounting records in Microsoft Dynamics 365
Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances and cross-border recharges
Assist with Group consolidation and financial reporting packs
Provide regular and ad hoc reports and analysis to operational leaders
Investigate actual expenditure against budget and forecast
Explain financial results, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve performance
Prepare and review statutory accounts and year-end files
Maintain audit-ready balance sheet and general ledger records
Work with the external accounting partner
Support accounting, tax and financial reporting compliance
Complete tax, payroll and finance-related reconciliations
Identify and escalate control weaknesses or accounting issues
Work with shared services and finance colleagues on billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Coordinate accurate transaction recording in the correct accounting period
Prepare monthly forecasts and the annual budget
Support monthly consolidation and upload financial data to the Group consolidation platform
Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts with Group Treasury
Review payroll data, compensation, deductions and tax calculations
Support development of internal payroll capability and bringing payroll activities in-house
Simplify, standardise and automate recurring accounting and reporting processes
Document accounting processes, reconciliations and control procedures
Support Group Finance initiatives, system improvements and accounting process changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and/or qualified accountant status (CA, CPA or equivalent)
Candidates actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification will also be considered
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
Strong knowledge of accounting standards such as GAAP or IFRS
Intermediate or above proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with particular emphasis on Excel
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
Experience in small or medium-sized companies is preferred
Ability to manage accounting and reporting responsibilities independently, explain financial results clearly and build effective relationships
Experience in accounting, finance management, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounting, tax, payroll, financial reporting, intercompany accounting and cash forecasting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Broad practical ownership and direct contact with operational decision-makers
Scope to improve finance processes and develop business partnering experience
Support from the Country Financial Controller and specialist colleagues
International finance team environment