General Ledger Accounting & Tax Officer

Descripción del puesto:

Join Euronext as a General Ledger Accounting & Tax Officer

This position is based in Porto and you will be responsible for the standard day-to-day local general ledger accounting responsibilities as well as monthly, quarterly and yearly activities, such as tax reporting/filings, regulatory and statutory reporting for assigned entities. The General Ledger accounting and tax officer will also actively lead and coordinate business explanation and investigations of financial data (both internally and externally (auditors, tax audits etc), pro-actively identify and work on continuous process improvement in the local environment, monitoring and applying internal control procedures and manage input from other departments - corporate secretary, treasury and tax, shared service centre, legal and consolidation. This position is based in Porto.

Key Accountabilities:

The main responsibilities of the General Ledger Accountant & Tax Officer include, but are not limited to:
* Processing automated entries from sub ledgers or external systems
* Processing of un automated entries
* Generating intercompany transactions and related documentation
* Preparation of monthly corporate tax provision and tax proofs
* Completing period end accounting entries and aggregate financial results
* Providing information to auditors, tax authorities and regulators
* Reconciliation, and documentation of accounts, including intercompany positions
* Creating and assessing period end entries
* Assuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of entries
* Liaising with legal, corporate secretary, tax and treasury for completeness
* International standardization of process
* Reporting in accordance with IFRS and Local GAAP (if needed)
* Preparation and filing of monthly VAT returns
* Preparation and filing of annual corporate income tax returns
* Preparation of others local tax and regulatory statements
* Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annuals reports of the entities
* Monitoring of regulatory requirements of entities

You will also work on special projects across the Group and at the same time as a backup to the remaining GL team whenever necessary

Major Duty/Responsibility:
* Record and Process General Accounting transactions
* Perform intercompany accounting
* Perform balance accounts reconciliations
* Analyse and reconcile accounts
* Close books and aggregate financial results
* Perform Financial Reporting
* Perform Tax/Statutory/Regulatory Reporting
* Other General Accounting related activities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
* Minimum two years' experience in General Ledger activities
* Hands-on experience with ERP systems (MS AX 365 preferred)
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and company/external standards
* Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word and AX 2002/365 ERP
* High analytical and conceptual skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team environment
* Proficient in English (written and spoken); other languages a plus
* "Service first" attitude, supporting peers and internal stakeholders
* Completes assignments and resolves recurring issues using standard policies and procedures
* Applies initiative and common sense to non-recurring issues
* Identifies and recommends best practices and improvements
* Follows through on assignments to completion and prepares routine correspondence
* Keeps relevant parties informed
* Higher accounting degree or equivalent qualification

Apply by submitting a CV in English.

Join a company where market infrastructure is built on innovation - and where every innovation starts with a bold mind asking, "What's next?". At Euronext, we believe change is a starting point, not an obstacle. We look for people who see growth opportunities, think long term and want to help shape capital markets for future generations. Working with us means:
* Being part of a European, international and diverse team - Collaborate across borders with talented colleagues connected by a shared ambition and purpose.
* Learning as you grow - Develop your skills through continuous learning, real responsibilities and flexible career paths that evolve with you.
* Having an impact - Contribute to projects that matter, in an agile and dynamic environment where your ideas help drive progress.
* Driving sustainability - Play an active role in building transparent, responsible and sustainable capital markets for the long term. Together, we do not just support markets. We help shape their future.
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Euronext Values

Unity
* We respect and value the people we work with
* We are unified through a common purpose
* We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity
* We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
* We act with integrity in everything we do
* We don't hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility
* We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
* We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
* We take smart risks

Energy
* We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
* We focus on and encourage personal leadership
* We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability
* We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
* We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
* We reward and celebrate performance

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.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects