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Accounting Manager at Alex Staff Agency in Portugal, Portugal
Skills
Job Description
About the Role
The Accounting Manager will directly supervise these remote team members and should be comfortable with occasional business travel when needed. This is a remote role, initially offered under a contractor agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports for internal leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Support the VP Finance on statutory filings and maintain strong communication with regulatory authorities and external auditors.
Financial Operations & Planning
- Manage end-to-end financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
- Implement, maintain, and enhance internal financial controls and procedures.
- Be responsible for preparations for annual audits
Taxation
- Prepare and file accurate tax returns in compliance with Dutch tax laws.
- Partner with tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities.
- Systems, Data & Process Optimization
- Serve as the functional lead for our migration from Exact Online to a new, scalable ERP system.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple systems and platforms.
- Partner with our IT team to implement "Automation First" workflows, reducing manual entry through API integrations for bank feeds, expenses, and AP/AR.
Business Partnering
Provide financial insights, scenario analyses, and data-driven recommendations to VPs and managers.
Act as a trusted advisor during our scale-up phase, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
3-5 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role.
In-house/business environment experience (in scale-ups, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments is a plus).
Strong knowledge of IFRS and general statutory compliance requirements. Hands-on experience preparing and filing tax returns independently.
Experience with Dutch accounting standards and tax regulations is a strong plus.
Excellent command of English (our main working language).
High proficiency with financial systems and ERP software (Exact experience preferred).
Strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional attention to detail.
Hands-on mindset and eagerness to continuously learn and adapt.
Comfortable working in a hybrid model, collaborating effectively with remote teammates.
You should feel comfortable working in a multicultural, English-speaking environment.
The role is offered under a consultancy agreement.
High-growth environment with strong opportunities for career development, ownership, and impact.
Remote Work Model.
Business trips to Rotterdam.
Truly multicultural team, bringing together colleagues from many countries and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Relocation opportunities.