Accountant | Finance

Natixis in Portugal; Porto; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Lactation room

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Natixis in Portugal, a Centre of Expertise within Groupe BPCE, seeks a driven accounting professional to review, evaluate, and implement controls for the Financing business. You will collaborate with Back Office to perform accounts reconciliation and provide accurate statutory reporting.

You'll work with Matisse, ematch, LIQ, Raphael, Calypso, Excel, Easymorph and Power BI to analyse balance sheet items and justify provisions, ensuring timely entries and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management with BI/Data Analytics interest.
• Advance Knowledge of IFRS GAAP.
• Knowledge in Local Tax regulation (VAT).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level).
• Strong interest or proven experience in process automation (Alteryx valued).

Responsibilities

• Understand, review, evaluate, and implement controls for Financing accounting.
• Coordinate with Back Office to perform accounts reconciliation.
• Access systems: Matisse, ematch, LIQ, Raphael, Calypso (Nostro), Excel, Easymorph, Power BI.
• Perform daily Nostro and suspense account reconciliations with Back Office.
• Conduct accounting vs. management reconciliations of balance sheet items.
• Justify balance sheet provisions and cost of risk accounts.
• Analyze late operations and enter required manual entries up to D+2.

Skills

Data analytics

IFRS GAAP

Process automation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Matisse

ematch

LIQ

Raphael

Calypso Nostro

Excel

Easymorph

Power BI

SQL

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Team presentation and main goal:

• To understand, review, evaluate, and implement effective controls in relation to the accounting requirements for the Financing business.
• In close coordination with the Back Office team, perform the different activities of accounts reconciliation.
• System access: Matisse, ematch, LIQ, Raphael, Calypso (Nostro) Excel (preparation statutory regulatory reporting), Easymorph, Power BI.

Main tasks and goals:

• Perform the daily reconciliation Nostro accounts and the suspense accounts in coordination with Back Office.
• Perform Accounting vs. Management reconciliation activities of the balance sheet and off-balance sheet transaction accounts.
• Justify balance sheet and off-balance sheet accounts.
• Account and justify the provisions and cost of risk accounts.
• Analyse the impact of late operations and, if necessary, enter the necessary Manual entries until D+2.

Qualifications

• Background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, with a strong interest/background in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
• Advance Knowledge of IFRS GAAP.
• Knowledge in Local Tax regulation (VAT).
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Effective ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.Strong attention to detail, prioritization abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in English (at least a C1 level).
• Strong interest or proven experience in process automation and data preparation tools, with Alteryx being highly valued (experience with Power Query, SQL, or Python is also a plus).

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

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