Tax & Accounting Associate Portugal

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Your role: Tax & Accounting Associate Portugal

This role is primarily responsible for supporting the application of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

It involves supporting the HQ accounting team with general ledger and transaction processing functions to ensure an efficient and accurate general ledger close each period.

The role includes preparation of journal entries (JE) and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including both Balance Sheet and P&L.

It also involves supporting indirect tax reporting and filing, as well as handling responsibilities related to direct tax topics.

The role requires liaising with external auditors for statutory and consolidated audits, making recommendations for streamlining processes and procedures, and improving the effectiveness of all entities.

Additionally, the role provides backup and coverage for other team members as needed, supports adherence to internal control processes, and assists the Tax & Accounting Manager with all topics related to accounting, taxes, and internal controls.

Your Responsibilities:  


* Manage accounting closing (with SSC Polonia) and day to day accounting activities.


* Manage all tax topics (VAT, Income Tax etc) and communicate with outside organizations and agencies as required.


* Prepare monthly accounting reconciliation.


* Prepare journal entries to record transactions such as payments, asset, liability, revenue recognition, payroll, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.


* Prepare explanation of main variation for Balance Sheet and P&L for closing meeting.


* Prepare and ensure that all tax declarations are presented on due date, avoiding legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.


* Coordinate audit process (internal and external), providing all information requested and guarantee the audit will finish on time including financial statements.


* Support other areas within the Finance function as well as functions outside Finance as required.


* Oversee the bookkeeping for the Portuguese entity, ensure that the necessary quality contro...