Finance & Accounting Specialist
Haier Europe
Finance & Accounting Specialist
The challenge
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist to support the local finance function in Portugal, within a multinational environment. This role will be responsible for accounting operations, statutory and tax compliance, as well as reporting to Headquarters.
The ideal candidate will act as a key support to the local CFO, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information, while contributing to process improvements and business support.
What You Will Do
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all accounting transactions in accordance with local GAAP and group policies
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
- Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
- Prepare and submit reporting packages to HQ within defined deadlines
- Ensure consistency between local accounts and group reporting requirements
- Support variance analysis and provide explanations to HQ
- Assist in budget, forecast, and planning processes
- Prepare and submit all statutory tax declarations (VAT, CIT, withholding taxes, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with local tax and accounting regulations
- Liaise with tax advisors and authorities when required
- Support tax audits and inspections
- Support treasury activities, including payments and cash flow monitoring
- Assist in accounts payable and receivable processes
- Maintain proper documentation and filing for audit purposes
- Support internal controls and compliance procedures
- Preparation of official statistical reports (INE and BdP).
- Act as a key contact for external auditors
- Prepare documentation and analysis required during audits
- Ensure timely resolution of audit queries
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiency
- Support implementation of group tools and systems (e.g., SAP, reporting tools)
- Provide financial support to other departments when needed
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a multinational environment
- Strong knowledge of local accounting standards and tax regulations
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP S4/Hana)
- Proficient in MS Office tools, particularly Excel (e.g. pivot tables).
- Experience with group reporting tools is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Fluent in English (mandatory)
- Portuguese (native or fluent)