Accounting & Tax Manager

Sodecia; Porto; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sodecia seeks an accomplished Division Accounting & Tax Manager to lead the Group's accounting and tax framework across international operations. You will drive adherence to IFRS, statutory reporting, and strong internal controls while coordinating with local A&T teams.

You will lead corporate governance efforts, manage tax compliance and opportunities, and support ERP upgrades and reporting automation, enabling scalable, consistent practices group-wide.

Qualificações

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in an international organization with multiple entities is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the Group’s Accounting function across multiple countries and entities.
• Ensure IFRS, local GAAP, statutory accounting and group policies are applied.
• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual closures with high quality reporting.
• Oversee statutory financial statements, reconciliations, intercompany balances and eliminations.
• Coordinate with local A&T teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
• Lead Group tax governance, compliance and optimization initiatives.
• Support corporate finance and strategic projects, including ERP standardization and digitalization.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Integrity & Compliance

Business Orientation

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Cultural Agility

Formação académica

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or related field

Professional accounting qualification or equivalent certification

Ferramentas

SAP

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As Division Accounting & Tax Manager, you will lead the development and execution of the Group’s accounting and tax framework, ensuring reliable financial reporting, statutory compliance, and effective tax governance across our international operations.

Working closely with the Accounting & Tax (A&T) responsible persons at each Business Unit, you will ensure consistent application of Group policies, alignment of accounting practices, timely reporting, and proactive management of tax risks and opportunities.

This is a key role at the intersection of Group governance and local execution, combining technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen financial integrity and support the Group’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Group’s Accounting function across multiple countries and legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, applicable local GAAP, statutory accounting requirements, and Group accounting policies.
• Drive timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring the quality and consistency of Group reporting.
• Oversee statutory financial statements, accounting reconciliations, intercompany balances, consolidation adjustments, and eliminations.
• Coordinate with local A&T responsible persons to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting quality, and ensure adherence to Group deadlines.
• Establish and monitor accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting standards across the division.

2. Tax Strategy, Governance & Compliance

• Lead the Division tax governance framework, ensuring compliance with local and international tax legislation.
• Oversee corporate income tax, indirect taxes, withholding taxes, transfer pricing, and other relevant tax matters, in coordination with local teams and external advisors.
• Monitor tax risks and regulatory developments, assessing their potential impact on the division and coordinating appropriate responses.
• Identify and implement tax optimization opportunities, incentives, grants, and tax recovery initiatives, balancing financial benefits with compliance and risk management.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and compliance for cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements, and transfer pricing policies.
• Coordinate tax audits, inspections, and interactions with tax authorities, ensuring timely responses and effective resolution of issues.

3. Business Unit Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary Division-level point of coordination for the A&T responsible persons at each Business Unit.
• Translate Group accounting and tax policies into clear local requirements, ensuring consistent implementation while respecting local statutory obligations.
• Establish effective coordination routines, reporting standards, and escalation mechanisms between Division and Business Unit teams.
• Monitor the quality, timeliness, and compliance of local accounting and tax activities, driving corrective actions whenever required.
• Promote knowledge sharing, technical alignment, and the exchange of best practices across the international A&T network.
• Support Business Unit management teams in accounting, tax, and financial governance matters, providing guidance on complex transactions and emerging risks.

4. Corporate Finance & Strategic Projects

• Assess the accounting and tax implications of financing arrangements, capital movements, dividends, investments, acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring projects.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, legal entity reorganizations, and other corporate transactions from an accounting and tax perspective.
• Coordinate external audits and maintain effective relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers.
• Contribute to the assessment and mitigation of financial, accounting, and tax risks associated with strategic business decisions.
• Drive the standardization and continuous improvement of accounting and tax processes across the division.
• Lead initiatives to enhance ERP capabilities, reporting automation, data quality, and digitalization, working closely with IT and Finance stakeholders.
• Strengthen internal controls, process efficiency, and transparency through clear procedures, performance indicators, and effective governance.
• Develop the capabilities of the Group Accounting and Tax team and support the professional development of local A&T responsible persons.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tax.
• Proven experience in an international organization with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
• Experience coordinating or leading accounting and tax activities across geographically dispersed teams.
• Solid experience in financial closing, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience in transfer pricing, international taxation, and intercompany transactions.
• Experience in the automotive or industrial manufacturing sector is a strong advantage.
• Experience with finance transformation, ERP implementation, or process standardization is valued.

Technical & Digital Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, corporate accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation principles.
• Strong knowledge of corporate taxation, transfer pricing, and international tax compliance.
• Good understanding of local GAAP, statutory reporting, and country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and reporting tools.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are an advantage.

Who You Are

You combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. You are comfortable navigating complex international environments, engaging with stakeholders at different organizational levels, and turning division requirements into consistent, effective practices across Business Units.

You are proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, rigorous in protecting financial integrity, and motivated by building scalable processes and developing people.

• Leadership & Accountability: You take ownership, set clear expectations, and ensure delivery.
• Collaboration & Influence: You build effective working relationships with local A&T responsible persons and senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: You investigate complex issues, challenge assumptions, and develop sound solutions.
• Integrity & Compliance: You uphold high ethical standards and promote a strong culture of financial governance.
• Business Orientation: You understand the commercial implications of accounting and tax decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: You challenge existing practices and seek opportunities for simplification, standardization, and digitalization.
• Cross-Cultural Agility: You work effectively across countries, cultures, and organizational structures.

Why Join Us?

• International scope: Work across a diverse, multi-country industrial organization.
• Strategic impact: Contribute directly to division financial governance, risk management, and business performance.
• Business partnership: Collaborate with Business Unit finance leaders and influence practices across the organization.
• Transformation opportunity: Shape the evolution of accounting, tax, systems, and reporting processes.
• Professional growth: Develop your international leadership experience while working on complex accounting and tax challenges.
• Collaborative culture: Join a team that values accountability, expertise, continuous improvement, and shared success.

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