.The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, exposure, and credentials within a growing and dynamic company where you will have the chance to interact at all levels.Position: Project Controller (PC)Role Overview: The Project Controller (PC) will play a vital role in the accounting and reporting activities of the group. The PC will continue to develop and improve day-to-day operations and work closely with accountants in local entities worldwide. As the group expands its global operations and fund-raising activities, there will be an increasing focus on accounting and reporting. The role requires a flexible, hands-on accountancy professional with the following responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Month-end and Year-end Closing Activities:Day-to-day accountingMonth-end accrualsAccount reconciliationsInvoicingReconciliation of Portuguese GAAP books to IFRSTrend analysisForecasts and cash flows preparationPreparation of local statutory accountsCash Management:Preparation of paymentsMaintaining relationships with banksAudit Participation:Support for internal and external auditsTax Responsibilities:Reviewing and preparing local tax payments in collaboration with tax consultantsEnsuring timely preparation and review of corporate income tax returns and their filing as per statutory requirementsManaging overall financial reporting requirements related to taxes, both internally and externallyLiaising with local tax authorities in coordination with external accounting and tax consultantsReporting Requirements:Data collection for overall reporting requirements for local legal entitiesEnsuring accounting data complies with Portuguese GAAP and IFRS reporting standardsPromoting correct usage of accountsContinuous Improvement:Supporting continuous improvement initiatives for finance processesAdditional Responsibilities: The Project Controller will oversee and support the Financial Controller to ensure the following activities are properly performed across all Portuguese entities:Team Management:Managing a growing finance teamMaintaining and improving financial processes, reporting, and controlsAudit Coordination:Coordinating local statutory audits and Group audit componentsQuarterly Consolidation:Preparing Portuguese IFRS consolidation for Group reporting purposesCompliance:Ensuring loan compliancePreparing monthly management accountsMaintaining statutory accounting and tax complianceThis is an opportunity to join a relatively young, dynamic company where you will have the chance to interact at all levels within the business.Education and Experience:Degree: Accounting/Finance with a recognized accounting qualificationExperience: At least 4 years, ideally within an energy, utility, industrial company, or a similar industry. Big 4 profiles with relevant industry experience will also be considered.Technical Skills: Strong technical skills and hands-on experience in Portuguese GAAP, IFRS, consolidation, and tax. Experience with SAP is mandatory
