General Ledger And Reporting Manager (global Business Services)

A global industrial group is expanding its presence in Porto and building a team to support a variety of internal business activities.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving environment where you can make a tangible impact from the outset. As an early team member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the setup of activities, help define effective ways of working and take responsibility for key deliverables. The role offers exposure to an international environment and the possibility to expand your skills and responsibilities over time.

Execute and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including General Ledger (GL) closing/reopening procedures and close sign-off.

Prepare, post, review, and reverse journal entries, accruals, provisions, allocations, and other accounting adjustments.

Perform recurring and high-volume accounting activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Conduct account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and maintain the integrity of financial data.

Manage fixed asset accounting processes, including asset creation and maintenance, depreciation calculations, accounting entries, inventory management, and reporting.

Prepare financial reports and reporting adjustments to support management, corporate, and statutory reporting requirements.

Perform budget uploads and maintain financial data within the ERP system.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate documentation and timely responses.

Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and other stakeholders to address accounting and reporting matters.

Contribute to standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Record-to-Report process.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Proven experience in General Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or Financial Reporting environments.

Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and period-end close activities.

Experience with fixed asset accounting and financial reporting processes.

Knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance frameworks.

Strong experience with SAP; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is considered an advantage.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Previous experience within a Shared Services Centre (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment is highly desirable.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.