Company specialized in heavy equipment and services is searching for Financial /Accountant assistant with high communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, able to work under pressure, high attention to details, ability to work on a multicultural environment, team player, and motivator to join our team!
Job Based in Portugal - Head Office with Probability of traveling regularly amongst offices abroad.

DESCRIPTION: 

The Financial /Accountant assistant shall be responsible for the day-to-day operational finance processes at the area level, coordinating company budget preparation/reviews, prepare budgets for all related projects, business areas, countries, and departments ensuring adherence to Company policies.

Generic Responsibilities  

• Implement effective, efficient and transparent finance systems that support the delivery of the Country and or Business area Strategic Plan and individual projects at area level.
• Ensure adherence to Company's financial handbook and procedures, other Company policies, and legal requirements.
• Manage data, records, and reports by checking for errors and verifying the accuracy of information
• Manage Finance staff and other team member inputs at the area level and follow up day-to-day operations in the finance accountability sphere.
• Prepare spreadsheets for data entry, budgetary, estimates, bidding procedures, invoices, etc.
• Assist in creating and setting budgets, preparing respective procedures
• Take direction from and report to management
• Provider Capacity and build on financial procedures and contribute to the improvement of the finance function in the areas.
• Provide financial reports and any other financial management reports as required.
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the business area and projects. 
• Ensure proper filing of all financial documents and reports.
• Independently prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities
• Provide stellar customer service to our clients and be informed on all company policy and practices (including data privacy)
• Attend and take notes at all department meetings related direct and indirectly to financial
• Assist with audits as necessary
• Adhere to current accounting/finance laws and regulations
• Work according to company standards
• Keeping company personal accounting qualifications up to date
• Researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion
• Ensure that Company related activities are implemented within Company guidelines and report any breaches/concerns, mistakes, or discrepancies to management for proper action. 

Specific Responsibilities  

• Developing financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting
• Regular budget consolidation
• Cash flow management
• Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
• Ensure that cash and bankbooks records are updated, ensuring that all coding is in line with company procedures, tax coding, database records, and country tax system. 
• Participate in budget preparation for new proposals, grant applications, budget revisions to ensure compliance with company planning and strategies defined
• Prepare budget forecasts/analysis and assist in Master budgets preparation & revision at the area level.
• Review financial transactions and ensure that the supporting documents meet company processes assuring trackability, supporting documentation, and registers
• Debt management and collection
• Support in area-level month/project and year closures as per company and legal procedures.
• Ensure spot checks and compliance checklists are done on regular basis.
• Assist with Internal and External Audits at area level as needed.
• Developing financial reviews and providing investment advice
• Payroll processing
• Participate in tender openings with the Procurement team. 
• Coordinate closely with other departments and Project Managers and Staff to ensure proper communications and work between program and Finance function. 
• Ensure optimal allocation of expenses in line with approved budgets and projected expenditures (master budget, allocation tables, etc.). 
• Follow-up all the legal procedures/Compliance with Lawyer.
• Setting up fair compensation schemes, based on performance and completion of objectives
• According company plan & Strategy shall determine objective settings, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for people management including hiring & firing
• Prepare all the financial reports to be submitted to the local authorities
• Implement any other Finance related task as requested by the administrators and accountant

Financial Assistant Requirements/Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Mathematical and accounting acuity
• Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills
• Knowledgeable in basic accounting/bookkeeping practices and processes
• Computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft package (mainly Excel) and other accounting and data input software, management software
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Thrives working both independently (a self-starter) and collaboratively
• Dependable, respectful, and consistently works to uphold company ethics and standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical skills and good knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles
• In-depth understanding of analytics 
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy

We offer

Integration in a motivated multi-cultural young team, with career growing perspectives.

All the required work permits, regular training on the third party managed formation centers

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with demonstrated experience and ability to organize, source, and create whatever required for the role