Finance & Accounting Specialist

Description

Summary: Seeking a detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist to support local finance functions within a multinational environment in Portugal, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Highlights: 1. Support local finance function in a multinational environment 2. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information 3. Contribute to process improvements and business support **Job Posting Title** 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 **Group Reporting (HQ)** * 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 **Tax \& Compliance** * 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 **Administrative Tasks** * 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). **Audit \& External Relations** * Act as a key contact for external auditors * Prepare documentation and analysis required during audits * Ensure timely resolution of audit queries **Process Improvement \& Business Support** * 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 **What you need to succeed** * 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) \#LI\-GG1 Haier Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.