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Senior Accounting Manager

AAM


Job Location:

Porto - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Posting Title

Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description Summary

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 companys 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.

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Senior Accounting Manager

Location: Porto Hipercentro Areosa Business Park

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid working model
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Enjoy your birthday off!
  • Enjoy 24 December!
  • Additional holidays 2 extra days after completing first year of employment & 1 extra post 3rdyear (total 25 days)
  • Career development support getting involved in all phases of the global project lifecycle andthrough 1:1 and tools such as unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning Excel and Language courses on-site
  • Dynamic multi-cultural environment (23 nationalities 12 languages)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 1 Day paid volunteering
  • Modern office facilities (social dining and relaxing areas)
  • Various discounts across retailers and services

The Role:

As the Senior Accounting Manager reporting directly to the Head of Record to Report youll play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity accuracy and timeliness of our companys 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Oversight: Provide strategic direction and oversight for the general ledger function ensuring financial reporting and compliance with IFRS and other standards.

Team Structure and Development: 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.

Financial Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports ensuring timely and compliant financial reporting.

Process and System Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements and system improvements to boost efficiency accuracy and control within the general ledger function.

Audit and SOX Controls: 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 record-keeping.

DAUCH ( formerly GKN Automotive in Porto):

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 & Behaviors Ingenious Collaborative Driven Principled.

Why not join us and help accelerate the future

Required Skills and Education

Specific Functional Capabilities Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Academic background in economics finance or accounting
  • Leadership of a finance or accounting team
  • Proven solid accounting experience
  • An ability to remain positive and focused when dealing with challenging senior stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of IFRS principles financial reporting and compliance regulations US GAAP knowledge would be a plus
  • Experience in SSC/GBS in a multinational environment and in a similar industry is a plus.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.



Required Experience:

Manager


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As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.

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