Management Accountant Portugal

Company: We engineer nature's brilliance to pioneer a new approach to colour. At Colorifix we have developed a biological process that replaces the use of harmful chemicals to create colour and dye for the textile industry by using a novel, sustainable, and environmentally friendly process - a radical approach to making colour that is better for the planet and better for people. Colorifix has been recognised for its revolutionary work by being award-winning in both synthetic biology and fashion. We are backed by investors including H&M, and Inter IKEA Ventures. There is a highly interdisciplinary team of brilliant people here, and that is why we are just as proud of the team as we are of the technology. Whilst it is our mission to transform the industry, we will get there faster, and enjoy the journey, by being a great place to work. We promote and adhere to our company values of Trust, Sustainability, Respect, Inclusivity and Social Conscience. Role description: We are seeking a proactive Management Accountant with an eye for detail to join their team in Ronfe (Portugal). In the role of Management Accountant, you will be responsible for safeguarding the company’s financial integrity and ensuring compliance within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework. This hands-on position is ideal for a professional with strong analytical abilities, commercially driven and a solid grasp of accounting principles. The applicant also needs a strategic approach to financial management. You will work with the Head of Finance (based remotely in the UK) and partner across finance and operations teams to drive impactful, cross-functional results. This is an office based role. Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage the accounting and financial reporting for the entity in Portugal • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger • Guarantee the monthly accounting and reporting, treasury management, credit control, inventory management (in conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager), forecasts and fiscal responsibilities • Manage the finance side of grant applications and ensure accounting reporting is done in line with grant expectations. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and corporate governance requirements • Collaborate with management, accountants, auditors and vendors to ensure seamless financial processes • Provide financial insights to support long-term business strategies • Prepare budgets segregated by processes and/or (if necessary) departments • Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the financial integrity of the organization. • Payroll management • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Role Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and or • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (this can be part-qualified) • Previous relevant working experience (4+ years) within financial accounting and/or reporting • Strong expertise in Management Accounting • Deep knowledge of Accounting principles and standards • Experience with Cegid Primavera or a similar ERP system is preferred • Microsoft Excel proficient • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams • Fluent in English and Portuguese (both oral and written) - mandatory Title: Management Accountant Reports to: Head of Finance Location: Ronfe, Guimarães (with initial training in Vila Nova de Famalicão) Holidays: 22 + BH + Birthday Salary: €30-40,000 subject to qualifications Apply: Please submit your CV in english to Para se