Portugal - Lisbon - Branch
Full-time
Permanent employee

What we do?
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UniCredit in Portugal belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe, serving over 15 million Clients, including one million businesses. We are building a new banking model that combines the speed and appeal of a fintech with the strength and stability of a universal bank. We draw on 150 years of experience and the unique expertise of our teams, acting as the Group’s pan-European innovation hub.
We are creating ultra-fast and transparent banking with an “all-in-one” application and new opportunities for all Clients - individual, business, and corporate.

Our greatest value is our People - a Team of creative experts who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. We focus on collaboration, engagement, and achieving ambitious goals.

We are looking for a Senior Certified Accountant to join us at this pivotal moment, share our vision, and help shape the future of European banking.What you will be doing?
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We are looking for a Certified Accountant with a robust technical background and relevant

experience in financial accounting and Portuguese taxation to join our office in Lisbon.

We are looking for a professional with strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and a

continuous improvement mindset, capable of integrating into a team and contributing to the

ongoing enhancement of accounting and financial processes.



Key Responsibilities* Maintain and oversee the branch’s general ledger, ensuring all transactions are

recorded accurately and in real-time.
* Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, P\&L)

in accordance with IFRS and local Portuguese accounting standards.
* Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals,

prepayments, and depreciation.
* Manage local tax filings, including VAT (IVA), Corporate Income Tax (IRC), and

Stamp Duty (Imposto do Selo).
* Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, inter-branch transfers, and

suspense accounts.
* Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual reviews, providing all

necessary documentation and explanations.
* Monitoring changes in local financial and tax law
* Cooperation in the implementation of new banking products to ensure compliance

with financial and tax law
* Supervision of the invoicing process for bank customers
* Manage fixed asset registers and ensure correct valuation of collateralized assets

where applicable.
Skills you should have
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* Certification is a must - Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) registered with the OCC (Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados)
* Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting, within bank or financial services sector in Portugal is a must
* Solid experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with IFRS
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
* Advanced Excel skills. Precision in handling complex financial data.

Native/Fluent Portuguese and Professional Working Proficiency in* (required for international reporting).
* High level of integrity, especially regarding sensitive financial information and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) awareness.
* Ability to keep up with the frequent changes in Portuguese tax law and EU banking directives.
What we offer
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You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies.* We provide our team members with Apple MacBooks to ensure a seamless work and superior user experience.
* Flexible Work Model: We offer a hybrid approach with a monthly allowance to support your home office costs
* Health \& Wellbeing: You and your closest family (spouse and dependents) will be covered by comprehensive private healthcare.
* Meal Support: We help fuel your day with meal vouchers.
Our process
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We keep our recruiting process simple.

Step 1: Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitions

Step 2: Meet with your future Team Manager to deep dive on the role specifics and our work environmentOur note to you
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Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!

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