IFRS Expert | Lisboa/Porto

IFRS Expert | Lisboa/Porto

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The opportunity

We are looking to strengthen our IFRS team with experience profiles. Within this team we actively support our audit teams and our clients in auditing their IFRS consolidated financial statements. We provide accounting assistance to both internal and external clients on complex business transactions like M&A, IPO, or restructuring. We also organize and manage both internal and external IFRS events and trainings. We are currently looking to welcome an experienced profile within our team. Someone with hands-on approach that can assist in performing not only technical analysis, but also providing practical insight. Our IFRS team is actively contributing to the training of both colleagues and clients. Therefore, a part of your job would also be to provide such IFRS trainings internally as well as externally.

Our IFRS and audit teams work with many of the world’s leading and fasters growing companies in a variety of industries.
Through this vacant position we envision to recruit experienced profiles to work specifically on accounting excellence. 
 
Key responsibilities 
Withing our IFRS team you will act as an IFRS expert for our audit team and your client portfolio. You will have the following tasks & responsibilities:
•  Acting as an expert regarding all IFRS related questions (related to a transaction or an audit).
•  You ensure the follow-up of the IFRS developments & external publications to be able to advice clients correctly on the impact of these changes on their daily financial management.
•  You support the audit teams with IFRS assignments.
•  You review the financial reports of performed audits.
 
 
Skills and attributes for success
•  Analytical mindset.
•  Attention to detail.
•  A strong work ethic.
•  Hands-on and pragmatic attitude.
•  Focused on continuous improvement.
•  Efficient and innovative.
•  Creative, proactive, team player and critical thinking.
•  Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure.
 
To qualify for the role, you must have 
•  You have an Academic education in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or similar fields of study.

•  You have at least 2 years of professional experience in a domain relevant to IFRS.
•  You have a good knowledge and interest of IFRS standards and SNC.
•  You have a passion for IFRS and are willing to continuously keep your knowledge up to date with the new evolvements.
•  You are a results-oriented team player; and
•  You have an upper intermediate English level and be fluent in Portuguese.
 
Ideally, you’ll also have
•  Knowledge in USGAAP.
•  Interest on problem solving situations with autonomy to research and discuss potential solutions.
•  Good technical writing and presentation skills.

What we look for

An effective communicator and you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills; Creative, proactive, a team player, and able to work under pressure. It’s important to have a strategically focused mindset and the ability to deliver multiple projects and present information in a clear and concise manner. Business mindset and some commercial acumen. We value a strong work ethic, forward-thinking, and being a self-starter; If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
 

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Plus, we offer support and coaching, opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career, and the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

•    Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

•    Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•    Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•    Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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