Natixis in Portugal

Financial Services

Controller

€65–95k ~AI est. Porto, Porto, Portugal FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Controller at Natixis in Portugal. Skills: Financial statements certification, Data reconciliation, Accounting results analysis. Oversee certification of financial statements. Produce monthly/quarterly reconciliations”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Detect anomalies; Analyze root causes

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Higher education in Accounting, Economics, Management, Fluent level of English is mandatory

Nice to Have

Initial professional experience in banking or audit, Knowledge of bank accounting is ideal, Familiarity with CIB products and activities is a asset, Advanced skills in Excel and Access proficiency is a plus, Experience with Power BI is also beneficial, Prior experience as an Accounting Expert or in external audit, French knowledge is a plus

What You'll Do.

Oversee certification of financial statements

Produce monthly/quarterly reconciliations

Analyze foreign exchange position

Determine accounting and financial adjustments

Contribute to quarterly closing controls

Justify differences in accounting standards

Provide justification for all accounts

Enhance control mechanisms with automation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaise with Market Risk teams; Liaise with Support departments; Liaise with other Finance departments; Interactions with Paris team

Full Job 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. As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group. 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: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem. As a member of Finance, you will join the Financial Data Integrity department. This department is responsible for producing and justifying accounts for Natixis's CIB (Corporate & Investment Banking) activities. The department comprises approximately 118 employees in Portugal, and you will join a team (CCC) of over 35 people in Porto. As a Controller, your responsibilities will include the data reconciliation for certification of financial statements proposed. This involves producing, analyzing, making any necessary corrections, and validating accounting results and exposures for monthly and quarterly closings. You will focus on one of the CIB's activity areas (Equity Market & Commodity, Financing, or Fixed Income) within a major French banking institution with an international presence. Your future mission in FDI/ Closing controls & certification (loD1.1) * Oversee the certification of financial statements within your perimeter, including the Balance Sheet, Off-Balance Sheet items, and monthly/quarte

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