Hybrid Bilingual IFRS Financial Consolidation Controller — Porto

Cross Border Talents; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Meal/child allowances

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Cross Border Talents in Porto, Portugal seeks an Accounting Controller specializing in Financial Consolidation. Based in Porto, you will join a European Service Center and contribute to the Consolidation Department's mission in a hybrid role requiring French and English.

The successful candidate has IFRS knowledge, 3+ years in accounting, and a drive for automation, with strong Excel skills. Banking or insurance experience is a plus; relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of IFRS principles and norms, including those specific to insurance (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.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Automation / scripting

IFRS knowledge

Financial consolidation

English language

French language

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Cross Border Talents in Porto, Portugal seeks an Accounting Controller specializing in Financial Consolidation. Based in Porto, you will join a European Service Center and contribute to the Consolidation Department's mission in a hybrid role requiring French and English.

The successful candidate has IFRS knowledge, 3+ years in accounting, and a drive for automation, with strong Excel skills. Banking or insurance experience is a plus; relocation is not provided.