SSC TEAM LEADER ACCOUNTANT (M/F)

Our Shared Service Center seeks an SSC Team Leader Accountant who studies Portuguese Accounting and Tax.
This professional will be responsible for preparing financial analyses of accounting sub-ledger activity and managing and overseeing assigned portions of the general ledger.
Responsible for all the team and the process’s to ensuring critical controls are performed and effectively maintained.
• Procurement to Payment (P2P) o Assemble invoices to be completed for payment (approximately invoices/month).
o Be in contact with the departments to follow the purchasing process.
o Oversee the high-quality delivery of Accounts Payable, BTE (Business Travel Expenses), VAT Invoice Allocation, and New Business Payment Structure.
o A solid understanding of the core finance transactional process of Purchase to Pay.
o Staying updated with current and emerging trends in shared services and customer experience and formulating policies to support the implementation of new actions as a project manager.
o Manages service delivery and daily operations of the SSC, ensuring all standards are met and procedures followed.
o Establishes quality control mechanisms such as client surveys and periodic data quality assurance.
• Management o Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and tools relevant to the shared service center.
o Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
o Supervise the development of its employees' skills (awareness/training, individual interviews, need for training).
o Supervise the activity of employees according to skills, workloads, and deadlines.
o Promote communication and dissemination of information within the service (information meeting/brief).
o Define the skills needs of its scope in line with the company's strategic orientations.
o Conduct interviews, assess direct employees, and implement appropriate recognition or disciplinary measures.
o Arbitrate team priorities according to the context and the company's priorities.
o Create a work environment conducive to the achievement of objectives.
o Consolidate and monitor the indicators of its scope.
QUALIFICATIONS.
The ideal candidate will have/ be.
• Degree Level.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five years minimum of experience in the Shared Services Center, including three years of managerial experience with diverse teams in different countries.
• Knowledge Area.
Proficiency in ERP systems.
SAP and IFS (any other system is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of core finance transactional processes - Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, and GL & tax.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT accounting and other taxes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written), and French is a plus.
KEY SKILLS.
• Resilient • Team player spirit • Sense of responsibility • Sense of urgency Autonomous & Accurate • Proven leadership and people management skills • Strong accounting & tax knowledge & analytical skills • Time management • Able to coordinate a team • Initiate and manage improvement projects