Senior - Accounting Compliance & Reporting | Viseu

EY; Viseu; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior in the ACR team to deliver integrated accounting, tax compliance and reporting services for multiple clients across local and global requirements. You will play a key role in improving accounting processes, preparing financial statements, and facilitating audits.

The role requires leadership in team management, strong communication, and familiarity with IAS/IFRS or US GAAP, with occasional travel for on-site client activities. Fluency in Portuguese and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in accounting, tax, economics, finance or similar financial field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in accounting, tax compliance and reporting.
• Familiarity with financial services industry valued.
• Experience in ERP SAP, Navision, Primavera or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad array of accounting, tax compliance and reporting services for multiple clients with high efficiency and quality.
• Assist in creating and maintaining accounting policy and procedure documentation for reporting clarity and consistency.
• Develop accounting analyses and validations.
• Define and implement accounting reporting solutions per local and global requirements.
• Support key regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities; contribute to team productivity.
• Foster professional relationships with clients and drive commercial strategies.

Skills

Technical rigor

Commercial acumen

Team management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Integrity

Adaptability

Education

Academic degree in Accounting/Tax/Economics/Finance

Tools

SAP

Navision

Primavera

Job description

As a Senior, in ACR team, you will have the opportunity to benefit from an extraordinary global network working on challenge multi-service line projects and innovative global business solutions in the Accounting and Tax areas. Focused on the mission of improving the efficiency of organizations’ accounting compliance and reporting processes, you will work to efficiently prepare both local and consolidated financial statements, reduce year-end disruption and facilitate a smoother audit.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Providing a well-integrated broad array of accounting, tax compliance and reporting services for multiple clients with a high level of efficiency and quality;
• Assisting in the creation, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive accounting policy and procedure documentation to improve clarity and consistency of reporting;
• Developing accounting analysis and validations;
• Defining, developing and implementing effective accounting and reporting solutions and processes in accordance to local and global requirements;
• Assisting in establishing, monitoring, evaluating and interpreting accounting and tax data;
• Supporting the implementation of key regulatory requirements and guidelines;
• Identifying risks and/or improvement opportunities;
• Team management;
• Establishing professional and trust relationships with customers;
• Developing and implementing commercial strategies;
• Demonstrating in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge;
• Contributing to the team’s good productivity and motivation with good communication and cooperation to guarantee the best result;
• Understanding EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Technical rigor and attention to detail;
• Commercial acumen;
• Team and project management skills;
• High level of dynamism;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment;
• Demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge;
• A strong work ethic;
• Professional responsibility, confidentiality and integrity;
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure;
• Team player and critical thinking;
• Forward thinker and self-starter.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Academic Degree in Accounting, Tax, Economics, Finance or similar financial fields of studies;
• At least 4 years of professional experience in accounting, tax compliance and reporting roles;
• Familiarity with the financial services industry is valued;
• Background in consulting environment, mainly in Big4 or Second Tier companies, is valued;
• Good knowledge about international requirements: IAS, IFRS and/or US GAAP;
• Experience in team management;
• Some experience in business commercial development;
• Experience in ERP SAP, Navision, Primavera or another similar;
• Ability to work in multicultural projects and environments;
• Flexibility to travel throughout the country as required for on-site client activities;
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Accounting or Tax professional certifications.

What We Look For

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What Working At EY Offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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