Accounting & Reporting Controller Lisboa

Accounting & Reporting Controller
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Haitong Bank, S. A. is part of Haitong Securities Co. Ltd, which is one of the leading investment banks and securities firms in China listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Haitong Group has operations in Asia-Pacific (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan and India), EMEA (Iberia, the UK, Poland and Ireland) and the Americas (Brazil).

Haitong Bank offers a combination of expertise in corporate and investment banking, asset management and private equity businesses. Headquartered in Lisbon (Portugal) and through its offices in Iberia, the UK, Poland, Macau and Brazil, Haitong Bank has an unrivalled
- border approach, connecting clients and opportunities across its broad group network with a team of almost 400 professionals.

Finance Department

The Team’s main functions and responsibilities include:

• Prepare Haitong Bank Group and its subsidiaries and branches financial information;
• Reporting financial information to regulators, to the Shareholder, and to the market;
• Providing an accounting analysis to support the decision for new transactions and products or to provide guidance to the Bank’s clients.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Financial Controller to join our Finance Department at a leading investment Bank. This is a
- level role, ideal for someone with 3 to 4 years of experience gained in a
- tier accounting or auditing firm (Big Four) and looking to take the next step in their career. The role will involve overseeing and managing financial reporting within the bank, while also coordinating with our parent group in China. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and performance of a major Banking Group with international operations.

• Participate in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with both local regulations and international accounting standards.
• Coordinate and consolidate financial reporting for both the Portuguese headquarters and for the parent group in China, ensuring compliance with group policies and international financial standards.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, procedures, and systems to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial reporting with the bank’s broader strategic objectives.
• Supervise and guide junior finance staff, fostering professional development within the team.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights into the bank’s performance, supporting senior management.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA are highly valued).
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience gained in a leading accounting or auditing firm (Big Four), with a strong understanding of financial reporting, ideally within the banking or financial services sector.
• In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and banking regulations.
• Experience managing financial reporting for an international group or coordinating between subsidiaries is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel (experience with banking ERP systems is a plus).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and
  - solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior management and international teams.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required; proficiency in Portuguese and Chinese is a plus.
• Contract: Full Time
• Site: Lisbon

We will only reply to selected applicants.

Haitong Bank is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.