Accountant Ext CMM

Os Preguiças - Educação e Apoio Pedagócio, Lda.; Monte Maior; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Os Preguiças - Educação e Apoio Pedagócio, Lda. seeks a seasoned financial manager to oversee the school's finances, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strong financial governance. The role also involves developing and implementing financial policies to support school operations and safeguarding resources.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least five years of experience, with professional certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Professional certification in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for the school.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on financial performance and metrics.
• Provide guidance and support to school finance staff.

Skills

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description **Responsibilities:**

• Manage financial operations for the school.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on financial performance and metrics.
• Provide guidance and support to school finance staff.

**Skills:

• Strong financial management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

**Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Professional certification in accounting preferred.

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