Senior GL Accountant & Tax officer Porto

Senior GL Accountant & Tax officer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Join us as a Senior GL Accountant & Tax Officer

Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets?

We are looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant & Tax Officer to join the Finance Team. The position will be based in Porto, and you will report to the Finance Manager.

This is a fixed-term position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission.

In this role, you will be responsible for the
-
- day general ledger accounting activities, as well as monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial processes. This includes variance analysis of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, preparing reconciliations, and supporting tax and statutory reporting for Euronext Group entities. You will also contribute to statutory audits, process improvements, and internal control monitoring, collaborating with corporate secretary, treasury, tax, legal, and consolidation teams.

You will primarily be responsible for:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Performing intercompany accounting and acting as the Key personnel for the Intercompany process.
• Managing Fixed Assets accounting.
• Preparation of annual financial statements.
• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of entries.
• Recording and reviewing General Accounting transactions.
• Analysing and reconciling accounts.
• Reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Driving continuous improvement, standardization, and process reengineering.

Audit & Compliance

• Providing information to auditors and tax authorities.
• Completing internal controls and ensuring compliance with group policies.
• Liaising with legal, corporate secretary, tax, and treasury for accuracy and completeness.

Tax & Regulatory Reporting

• Preparation of monthly corporate tax provisions and tax proofs.
• Supporting preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns.

Payroll & Other Responsibilities

• Supporting payroll accounting activities.
• Managing other general
  - related activities.

Your Profile

Technical Skills:

• Strong accounting background with analytical skills.
• Experience producing financial statements and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (MS Dynamics is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in Intercompany processes.
• Knowledge of IFRS and tax regulations.

Soft Skills:

• Positive "can-do" attitude, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Sense of responsibility and initiative, maintaining high work standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Higher accounting degree or finance & accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification is an advantage).
• Post-qualified accounting experience (5+ years)
• Fluent in English

Working with us means:

• A vibrant international and diverse team where you'll collaborate with a network of 2, 200+ talents across Europe, USA, and Asia.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth with flexible career paths, learning and development opportunities.
• An agile, innovative, and dynamic company where you can make an impact.
• Wellbeing programme, equal opportunities, work environment open to diversity in all its forms.

Apply by submitting a CV in English.

Join Euronext - Shape capital markets for future generations

Euronext is the leading
- European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

• Operating in 18 countries across Europe, the US, and Asia, it has regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal.
• Euronext operates regulated equity and derivatives markets, a leading electronic fixed income trading market, and the largest centre for debt and funds listings globally.
• The Group offers a wide range of products including equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities, and advanced data services.
• It provides clearing through Euronext Clearing and custody and settlement services via Euronext Securities in Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Portugal.
• Euronext also offers technology, corporate, and data services to third parties.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.