Tax & Accounting Associate Portugal

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

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Your role: Tax & Accounting Associate Portugal

Your Responsibilities:  
 Responsible for supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounting and tax activities.

The role works closely with the finance team to maintain reliable financial reporting and support statutory requirements.


* Support Controller Iberia on general ledger and transaction processing functions to ensure efficient and accurate general ledger close each period.


* Preparation of journal entries (JE), as well as reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including Balance Sheet and P&L.


* Support indirect tax reporting and filing.


* Supporting Direct Tax Topics.


* Supporting Controller Iberia with auditors for statutory audits.
 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


* 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.


* Solid understanding of financial reporting and local tax regulations.


* Experience with ERP or financial systems.


* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


* Advanced English & Spanish proficiency; additional languages are a plus.

Additional Information: 


* Travel: 0-10% 


* Location: Lisbon, Portugal -  Hybrid Work Environment
 

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