Accounting Controller - French-speaking

Cross Border Talents; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 25 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Zen rooms

Free language courses

Company events

Resumo da oferta

Cross Border Talents is seeking an Accounting Controller specializing in Financial Consolidation, based in Porto, Portugal. The role is hybrid and requires fluency in French and English, with a start date of June 25, 2026.

You will join the Consolidation Department in a European Service Center, contributing to IFRS close activities for the French perimeter. Key responsibilities include reviewing consolidated packages, ensuring data quality, and driving process improvements.

Qualificações

• Must have hands-on experience with Financial Consolidation and IFRS principles.
• Strong Excel skills and a drive for automation and efficiency gains.
• Applied programming knowledge is a plus.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in quarterly IFRS closing activities, mainly for the French perimeter.
• Perform second reviews of financial appendices and analytical reviews of consolidated packages.
• Review IFRS 13 Fair Value measurements of financial assets.
• Support data quality in the Shared Reporting Space and third-party interactions.
• Engage with departments to improve processes during interclosing periods.
• Report progress to the Head of Consolidation.

Conhecimentos

Financial Consolidation

Excel

Programming

French & English

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Location

Porto, Portugal is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic charm, rich culture, and economic activity.

About the Position

Our client who is a global leader in the insurance market, join them as an Accounting Controller specializing in Financial Consolidation. Based in Porto, Portugal, you will be part of a dynamic European Service Center, contributing to the Consolidation Department's mission. This hybrid role requires fluency in French and English, with a start date of June 25, 2026.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits package including meal, child, and monthly flexible allowances.
• Top-notch insurance package, including health insurance (applicable to spouse and descendants) and life insurance.
• Continuous professional growth opportunities on local and global scales.
• Vibrant work environment with modern amenities, including zen rooms, free language courses, and diverse company events.
• Multicultural environment prioritizing employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Requirements

• Must currently reside in Porto, Portugal.
• Mandatory experience with Financial Consolidation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or financial reporting.
• Fluent in English and French (minimum intermediate level).
• High motivation for automatization and efficiency gains, including strong Excel
• manipulation skills and applied programming.
• Knowledge of IFRS principles and norms, including those specific to insurance (e.g IFRS), 4 - IFRS 17 / IAS39 - IFRS 9), is an asset.
• Previous experience and knowledge in the Banking or Insurance industry is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly IFRS closing activities, primarily for the French perimeter.
• Conduct second reviews of financial appendices.
• Perform analytical reviews of consolidated packages.
• Review financial assets (IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement).
• Provide support for data quality issues within the Shared Reporting Space (Group's reporting platform).
• Engage with various departments on process improvement initiatives during interclosing periods.
• Report to the Head of Consolidation on assigned tasks.

Key Information

• Work Model: Hybrid
• Gross Salary: €25,000 - €29,000 gross per year, plus €12 meal allowance per day
• Relocation: No relocation support provided