Financial Controller Lisboa

Financial Controller
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Finance Controller

Location: LACS, Cascais (Portugal)

Employment Type: Onsite (2 remote days/week after 6-month probation)

Contract Type: 12-month contract with potential for renewal

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company at an early stage of development in finance operations. As a Finance Controller, you will handle key financial tasks and reporting to ensure smooth operations. You will have the chance to contribute to an evolving financial structure, offering insights that drive
- making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Operations
• Daily Tasks:
• Accounting for invoices and expenses (compliance with tax regulations)
• Reconciliation of current accounts (clients and suppliers)
• Accounting for payments and receipts
• Uploading payments in home banking
• Supporting financial and administrative matters
• Liaise with Brazilian clients and partners to ensure compliance with local fiscal documentation, including Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) and Nota Fiscal de Serviços Eletrônica (NFS-e)
• Coordinate with internal teams and banks to manage documentation and mitigate payment risks
• Monthly tasks:
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and income statement
• Trial balance analysis and preparation of financial statements
• Support in budget creation, financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Reporting
• Cash flow reports to support business strategy
• Administrative & Bureaucratic tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of experience in Portuguese finance operations, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and treasury management
• CPA-10 certification (ANBIMA) or equivalent, demonstrating proficiency in Brazilian financial products and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with Brazilian tax documentation, including Nota Fiscal (electronic invoicing for goods and services).
• Experience managing compliance with Brazilian fiscal regulations is a plus.
• Experience in trade finance operations, including import/export documentation and risk mitigation tools
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance, management and economics or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial insights clearly
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ambitious & Career-Driven
• Future Leadership Potential
• Passionate About Finance
• Multinational Start-up Enthusiasm
• Autonomous & Entrepreneurial
• Detail-Oriented & Negotiation Skills