MDS Group is recruiting for an Accountant to join the Finance Department at our Porto office, supporting our Iberian and USA operations.
The ideal candidate will bring solid expertise in financial accounting, period-close management, reconciliations and regulatory compliance, combined with the capacity to operate effectively across multiple entities and reporting frameworks, This is a hands-on position for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is equally comfortable working independently and collaborating across teams and for whom working in English is second nature.
Function Responsibilities
- Own the accuracy and completeness of accounting records across multiple entities and regulatory frameworks
- Lead bank reconciliations, resolving outstanding items with full accountability
- Manage asset registers (tangible and intangible) ensuring entries and controls remain current
- Drive the monthly and annual accounting close, coordinating with internal teams to meet tight deadlines
- Prepare financial statements, management reports and regulatory submissions to a high standard across Portuguese, Spanish and US reporting frameworks
- Ensure full compliance with tax and legal obligations across all applicable jurisdictions
- Act as a point of reference for internal and external audits and regulatory enquiries
- Manage and optimise SAP within the accounting scope, including development projects with technical consultants
- Champion process automation and digitalisation initiatives within the team
- Communicate effectively with banks, insurers, clients, suppliers and regulatory authorities
About you
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial roles
- Background in international professional services, financial shared services or outsourced accounting environments with exposure to Iberian and/or USA markets is strongly valued
- Proven track record managing period-close processes and multi-entity reconciliations
- Solid experience with SAP or a comparable accounting ERP
- Portuguese OCC certification, or international equivalent (CPA, ACCA), is valued
- Full professional proficiency in English and Portuguese; Spanish is an advantage
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