Vanguard Properties, currently the largest residential real estate developer operating in Portugal, is undergoing a period of expansion. With a unique, high-quality portfolio of projects, the company is looking to strengthen its Lisbon team by recruiting a Financial Controller.

 

Key Responsabilities:

Accounting, Tax and Financial Analysis

• Support the coordination and liaison with the external outsourcing provider regarding accounting activities and the preparation of the Group companies’ tax files, together with the department’s Manager and Senior Manager.
• Ensure the monthly preparation and submission of financial statements and financial reports within the established deadlines.
• Monitor the year-end closing process for all Group companies.
• Review the annual reports and financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and other relevant regulations.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Analyse and help resolve discrepancies between Group companies, ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support the Finance Department with the Group consolidation processes.
• Analyse financial information and prepare management reports to support decision-making.

Audit Coordination

• Participate in external audit processes, ensuring that all requested documentation is prepared and provided in a timely manner.
• Follow up on the matters identified by the auditors and support the implementation of their recommendations.

Process Management and Improvement

• Participate in the implementation and ongoing development of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, particularly within the finance function.
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardise and improve accounting, tax and reporting processes.
• Support the definition and documentation of internal procedures and financial controls.
• Contribute to improving the quality and reliability of the information available in management systems.

 

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Management, Finance, Economics or a related field — mandatory.
• Up to three years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting or a similar role — mandatory.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and the Portuguese Accounting Standards System (SNC).
• Knowledge of consolidation will be valued.
• Knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA, and Filedoc will be considered an advantage.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Power BI will be valued.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach, strong sense of responsibility and problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

 

 What we offer:

• The opportunity to join a financially sound and growing company.
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance structure, with exposure to several companies and landmark real estate projects.
• Involvement in a significant finance transformation and digitalisation project, including the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and different business areas.
• Opportunities for learning, professional development and career progression.

 

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