This position is based in our Global Business Services (GBS) in Porto. Our 300+ employees provide services within areas such as HR, Procurement, Finance and IT across the world.

Our vision is to deliver sustainable value with standard, consistent, digitally enhanced processes. To achieve this, we are seeking to attract highly motivated and skilled professionals. In return we offer a corporate culture which champions professional development, embraces and leads change, creates ingenious solutions for our customers and encourages collaboration.

What?s the role about?

This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the General Ledger and financial statements. This includes performing month-end activities, calculating and posting journals (including accruals), GL account reconciliations, reviewing and analysing the General Ledger.

What you'll do?

The Accountant will be required to execute the following responsibilities:

• Perform general accounting support and month end tasks
• Review and analyse information from the general ledger and other accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness, and take corrective action, as appropriate
• Address audit enquiries / investigation
• Perform daily accounting tasks and the processing journal entries
• Execute period-end accounting entries by posting manual journal entries and processing recharges (e.g., accruals, currency conversions, etc.)
• Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations
• Support in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Support in the preparation of month-end and year-end close processes
• Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability
• Support with project related activities
• Responsibilities during Transition period:
  • Perform knowledge transfer through ?train, observe, support & perform? phases, representing Porto SSC with local Entity team
  • Travel to local Entity office
  • Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process flows
  • Support integration of newly transitioned processes into SSC; during training, hyper care and beyond
  • Train new GBS team members in processes
  • Contribute to continuous process improvements
  • Escalate issues and feedback from local Entities
    

What are we looking for?

For this role, we are looking for a person having the following skills and experience :

• BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• Proven 3 years of relevant experience as a GL accountant
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Strong financial, analytical and communication skills
• Self-organisation and time management
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
• Full proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of ERP systems, processes and workflow technology
• SSC/GBS experience is an advantage
• Member of a professional accounting body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, OROC, OCC or equivalent) would be valuated
• Fluency in English is mandatory
  

What do we offer?

• Attractive salary package inc. health insurance and meal allowance
• Truly multinational environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)
• Modern office facilities (social, dining, and relaxing areas)
• Opportunities to develop, grow and progress
• Hybrid working model
• Free access to LinkedIn learning
• Birthday off and extra days of vacation
• Various discounts across retailers and services
  

NOTE: Please submit your resume in English.

Disclaimer: GKN Automotive does not accept agency resumes unless directly engaged by Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward any resumes to our employees. GKN Automotive will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world?s car manufacturers. Diversity and Inclusion As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.