Senior Accounting Manager

<p></p><p><b>Job Posting Title</b></p>Senior Accounting Manager<p></p><p><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>The Senior Accounting Manager, reporting to the Head of Record to Report, plays a crucial role within the department, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company's financial records and reports. This resource oversees the general ledger function, coordinates with teams to manage monthly and annual close processes, and ensures compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic leadership, in-depth knowledge of IFRS principles, and a strong capability in driving efficiency and process improvements across the team.<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><div><p><span><b>Join Our Team as a Senior Accounting Manager</b> </span></p></div><div><p><span><b>Location: </b>Porto, Hipercentro Areosa Business Park<b> </b> </span></p></div><div><p><span><b>Contract: </b><span>Permanent  </span></span></p></div><div><p><span><b>Benefits: </b> </span></p></div><div><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Private Health Insurance </li><li>Enjoy your birthday off!</li><li>Enjoy 24 December!</li><li>Additional holidays = 2 extra days after completing first year of employment &amp; 1 extra post 3<i>rd</i> year (total 25 days) </li><li>Career development support getting involved in all phases of the global project lifecycle, and through 1:1 and tools such as unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Excel, and Language courses on-site </li><li>Dynamic multi-cultural environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme </li><li>1 Day paid volunteering</li><li>Modern office facilities (social, dining, and relaxing areas)</li><li>Various discounts across retailers and services</li></ul></div><div><p></p></div><div><p><span><b>The Role:</b> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span>As the Senior Accounting Manager, reporting directly to the Head of Record to Report, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our company's financial records and reports. You will lead the general ledger function, coordinate with teams to manage monthly and annual close processes, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will exhibit strategic leadership, comprehensive knowledge of IFRS principles, and a strong ability to drive efficiency and process improvements across the team. </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><b>Key Responsibilities:</b> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><b>Strategic Leadership and Oversight:</b> Provide strategic direction and oversight for the general ledger function, ensuring financial reporting and compliance with IFRS and other standards. </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><b>Team Structure and Development:</b> Mentor and coordinate team leaders, offering the necessary support and guidance. Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development within the finance department. </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><b>Financial Reporting and Compliance:</b> Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring timely and compliant financial reporting. </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><b>Process and System Improvement:</b> Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements and system improvements to boost efficiency, accuracy, and control within the general ledger function. </span></p><p></p></div></div><div><div><p><span><b>Audit and SOX Controls:</b> Act as the liaison for external and internal audit activities, facilitating the audit process, and preparing necessary documentation. Oversee the development and enforcement of internal controls and policies related to financial reporting and <span>record-keeping. </span></span></p><p></p><p><b>DAUCH ( formerly GKN Automotive in Porto):</b><br/><br/>Established in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) is located at the heart of Porto (Hipercentro Areosa Business Park), where our 350+ employees provide support on a global level within areas of Finance, Procurement, HR and IT (to name a few). Our workplace is diverse and inclusive and our locally based team is represented by individuals from 23 different countries. Our culture is underpinned by our Values &amp; Behaviors – <b>Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled.</b><br/><br/><b>Why not join us and help accelerate the future?</b></p></div><div><p></p></div></div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Education</b></p><div><p><span><b>Specific Functional Capabilities, Knowledge and Skills Required: </b> </span></p></div><div><ul><li>Academic background in economics, finance or accounting</li><li><span>Leadership of a finance or accounting team</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span>Proven solid accounting <span>experience  </span></span></li><li><span>An abilit