Senior Country Controller

Porto - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business making sure we can always get better every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing Human Resources Finance Legal and Technology our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.

Job Details

Why this job is important

As a Senior Country Controller you will be responsible for all financial operations for the country ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards and providing strategic financial guidance to support the companys growth and profitability. This role requires a strong understanding of financial management regulatory compliance and the ability to lead a finance team effectively.

What youll be doing

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded filed and reported.
Ensure compliance with all local tax legal and regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and reporting.
Implement robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
Manage and mentor the finance team fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Work closely with department heads regional finance teams and external auditors to ensure alignment and support business objectives.
Coordinate statutory audits ensuring they run smoothly and on time.
Ensure all tax requirements are fulfilled and local requirements are properly accomplished.
Act as the main point of contact for KPMG (MSP) and stakeholders including the Country MD Country CFO and country board.
Review and sign off on balance sheets and P&L statements in collaboration with BPO and R2D.

The skills & experience needed as Senior Country Controller

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Professional certification (e.g. CPA ACCA) preferred.
Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial management preferably within a multinational corporation.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP IFRS and local accounting standards.
Proven experience in managing compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills.
Familiarity with Power BI and other data visualisation tools.
Experience with international accounting standards and practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Whats in it for you

Flexible hybrid working
Up to 25 days off plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost education related and more

Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced ever shifting world.

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

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