Accounting Control Officer

Company 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.

Job Description

Main responsabilities of the  Accounting Control Officer:

• Carries out, when applicable, controls in both Finance tools and Loan Management Systems to ensure that the transactions do not generate any rejections in Finance tools and if they arise, escalate them properly to guarantee a timely resolution.
• Defines KPI’s on suspensions and effectively reconciles, updates, regularizes and justifies suspense account entries to correctly allocate them to a proper classification.
• Conducts thorough analyses of accounting operations, making sure that all operations are correctly recorded in management and accounting systems before the monthly closing, detecting and correcting any existing errors and contribute to the validity of accounting and economic results.
• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of the data, the auditability of the restatements and the correct presentation/breakdown of the data/Takes charge of the data reconciliation work between management and accounting data/Contribute with quarterly closing controls to enhance ensuring the quality of data
• Investigates the need for manual record entries and/or any other financial adjustments in order to guarantee the accuracy of the data in the organization’s systems, as well as, when applicable, records manual entries of fees to account transactions that are not directly managed in the Loan Management System and entries for transactions performed in back value after the end of quarter by the Backoffice.
• Detects and corrects any existing errors and anomalies, ensuring that they are correctly allocated and follows-up on the measures proposed.
• Assesses and monitors, when applicable, accounting control systems, specific accounts and unusual expenses in order to identify, solve, and/or recommend solutions to any problems as well as any non-compliance issues with the organization’s framework.
• Operates with both Backoffice and front office internal systems, garmenting the correct parametrization and modeling and of the organizations products to ensure they are complying with national and international accounting norms.
• Liaisons with the business and its stakeholders acting as a primary point of contact for financial information.
• Prepares reports and documentation in accordance with the organization’s standards and procedures, ensuring that they are followed, and sharing them with senior management;

Specific Responsabilities:

• Performs case-by-case analysis when needed, and answers questions required by internal and external stakeholders, such as the Finance or Risk Department, Audit or FPC, Joint Supervisory Team, as well as other stakeholders to provide in-depth analysis and insights.
• Participates in the projects in the scope of accounting and/or regulatory topics in order to adapt the control processes and
• Supports more junior Officers by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and providing constructive feedback to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / Master Degree in Finance and/or Accounting;
• Knowledge on LoanIQ, Sysco, EasyMorph, Vermeer
• Knowledge of Banks Accounting
• Knowledge of Financing Operations
• Excel
• Word
• VBA
• Specific for Financing Operations: Work with areas Tools (Vermeer, Sysco, LoanIQ, Toge, EasyMorph)
• Proactivity
• Fluent level of English is mandatory - at least a C1 level.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.