Financial Closing Control Officer Porto

Overview

Company Description Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, applying technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE. The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, has more than 2, 400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organized in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide. A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale. In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time.

Team presentation and main goal

As part of the Finance Direction, you will integrate the Financial Data Integrity department which is in charge of the production and the justification of accounts for CIB activities of Natixis. This department counts about 100 people with a target to be bilocated (40 in Porto and 60 in Paris). You will join a team of 28 people in Porto. As a Financial controller, you will be in charge of the certification of financial statements, i. e. produces, analyses, makes any corrections and validates the accounting results and exposures, as part of the monthly and quarterly closings, of the activities in one area of the CIB (Equity & Commodity, Financing or Fixed Income activities) of a major French banking institution with international dimension. You will regularly interact with Support Trade (middle and back offices), other Finance departments (Financial Permanent Control Lo
D2, Norms, Statutory and Social Accounting) and Markets Risk (Economic P&L). Perimeter: Within this division, you will be part of the team in charge of monitoring Global Market (Equity Market).

Responsibilities

• Certification of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Off-Balance Sheet and identification, substantiation, and explanation of discrepancies (SOPHIS, SUMMIT (TCI, OTC, BONDS)).
• Certification of the Accounting P&L through reconciliation of Economic P&L vs Accounting P&L on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Identify and substantiate gaps in methodology for Equity Market products (e. g. , Securities, listed derivatives, Money Market, Options).
• Investigate the necessity to post accounting/financial adjustments to render data accurate.
• Contribute to quarterly closing controls to enhance data quality; coordinate with Market Risk, Support departments, and other Finance teams.
• Justify accounting standard differences (French GAAP vs IFRS GAAP); control internal P&L; justify all accounts under responsibility.
• Develop and optimize processes; support automated reporting; provide technical support linking Paris HO and Porto; address data patterns and anomalies to certify data and evaluate financial risk.
• Ensure a system of complementary manual entries when monthly closing processes fail or are delayed; update operational procedures with best practices in data management and control.

Development and Optimization

• Spearheaded implementation of automated reporting, increasing department efficiency and reducing workloads.
• Provide technical support for local team while linking with Paris HO and Porto.
• Regularly update procedures to reflect improvements in data management and control.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Finance (Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics) with first professional experience in banking or audit.
• Knowledge of accounting and ideally bank accounting; knowledge of CIB products and activities is appreciated.
• Good knowledge of database management; strong Excel and Word skills; Access is a plus; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Experience in accounting expert and/or external audit preferably in a business area.
• Ability to quickly think logically to control data acquisition & treatment, detect anomalies, and analyze root causes.
• Fluent English; good level of French is a big plus.
• Soft skills: rigor, analytical and critical thinking, autonomy, availability, team spirit,
  - solving, attention to detail and strong organization.
• We will only consider English CVs.

Additional Information

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where every person is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance. In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process to reduce hiring bias. When applying, please submit a blind CV with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity or address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information are what matter to us.

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AJob Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day with the Team and breakfast, then language class and a Talent Management meeting; onboarding newcomers and welcoming French colleagues; enjoy cultural experiences and team activities. You may attend conferences, work from home, and participate in development activities. End the day with
- building activities or other collaborative events.