Senior General Administration Specialist-CREF

Senior Accounting Specialist - General Ledger (m/w/d)

FINN

Your Role Als Senior Accounting Specialist - General Ledger (m/w/x) bist du das Rückgrat unseres Finanzwesens und treibst die Skalierbarkeit unserer Hauptbuchhaltung maßgeblich voran. In unserer modernen SAP S/4HANA-Umgebung übernimmst du die Verantwortung für komplexe Abschlussprozesse, sicherst eine makellose Datenqualität unserer Subsysteme und gestaltest Intercompany-Workflows. Mit deiner Accounting-Expertise transformierst du klassische Buchhaltung in hochautomatisierte, zukunftssichere Finanzprozesse und legst das Fundament für FINNs weltweites Wachstum.

Senior Accounting Specialist

Start Campus

Location: Lisbon About the job: This function plays a key role in strengthening our Finance & Accounting function as we expand operations across Portugal. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and full compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Reporting * Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing. * Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statutory financial statements and management reports in compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). * Support the Accounting Manager in group consolidation activities and audit coordination. * Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate cost allocation across projects and entities. Tax & Compliance * Ensure compliance with local tax obligations, including VAT, withholding tax, and corporate income tax. * Liaise with external advisors and auditors to manage statutory filings and audit requirements. * Support intercompany accounting, transfer pricing documentation, and tax reporting for cross-border operations. Process Improvement & Systems * Contribute to the rollout and optimization of accounting systems (ERP, expense management, automation tools). * Streamline processes and controls to ensure scalability as the company expands into new markets. * Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that align with group standards. * Lead and improve internal control and financial reporting processes. Business Partnering * Work closely with FP&A, Treasury, and Project teams to provide reliable financial data and insights. * Support project-level accounting for infrastructure investments, including CAPEX tracking and cost control. * Translate accounting outputs into actionable information for management decision-making. Requirements * Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Certified Accountant (CC) in Portugal, or in the process of certification. * 5–8 years of experience in accounting, preferably in similar role, audit, infrastructure, or multinational environments. * Strong knowledge of Portuguese GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plus. * Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP, or similar). * Ability to build strong relationships across teams and earn trust through professionalism and reliability. * Fluency in Portuguese and English. * Experience in capital-intensive or project-based industries (e.g., energy, construction, real estate, or data centers) is a plus. * Previous involvement in process automation or system implementations. * A proactive mindset with the ability to balance detail orientation and speed. Why You'll Love It Here: * Impact: Lead world class operations at Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center. * Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to business development. * Flexibility: Empowered to lead with autonomy and creativity in a fast-paced, client-centric environment. * Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, professional development, and service excellence. About Us: At Start Campus, we provide mission-critical data center services that power businesses globally. We're customer-centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries. If you're passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a tech-driven world, we want to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Employer: Start Campus is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We make hiring decisions based on merit, experience, skills and potential, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Personal data submitted as part of your application will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you think you have what it takes for this position and are looking for a new professional challenge send your application.

Payroll Specialist

Moniepoint

Who we are Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.  As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually. JOB PURPOSE The Payroll Specialist provides essential, high-precision support in delivering timely and accurate payroll across Moniepoint’s global markets. you will ensure that our international workforce is paid accurately and on time. You are the guardian of payroll data integrity, a key point of contact for employee queries, and a champion of compliant financial reporting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Global Payroll Execution & Validation * End-to-End Processing: Prepare, validate, and record payroll inputs across all active platforms in India and UK, ensuring local nuances and regional labor laws are respected. * Accuracy & Reconciliation: Execute rigorous monthly cycles, including variance reviews, accuracy checks, and reconciliation of payroll feeders to the general ledger. * HRIS Synchronization: Audit and validate that employee lifecycle changes (hires, terminations, promotions) are mirrored accurately between HRIS and payroll systems. Partner with business leaders to operationalize people plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and talent priorities * Compliance, SOX & Statutory Oversight * SOX Compliance & Controls: Maintain and adhere to SOX-compliant workflows, ensuring all payroll activities follow established internal controls, approval hierarchies, and strict audit trails. * Statutory Submissions: Support the timely filing of PAYE, pensions, taxes, and other local statutory requirements across all operating jurisdictions. * Audit Readiness: Assist in producing detailed schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring a "zero-findings" environment. * Stakeholder Management & Optimization * Employee Experience: Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professional clarity, maintaining high satisfaction through timely and empathetic communication. * Third-Party Management: Coordinate with payroll providers and third-party vendors to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met. * Process Improvement: Troubleshoot data discrepancies and collaborate with HRIS and Finance teams to automate manual tasks and maintain updated process documentation (SOPs). QUALIFICATIONS * Experience: 4 or more years of dedicated payroll or HR operations experience in a professional environment. * Systems Fluency: Hands-on familiarity with global payroll platforms such as Payfit, Gusto, Monnify, Razorpay, or similar cloud-based tools. * Analytical Prowess: Strong attention to detail and advanced confidence working with spreadsheets, complex data sets, and financial numbers. * Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data trends. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * International Scope: Prior experience supporting multi-entity and multi-currency payroll environments. * Regional Expertise: A basic understanding of payroll requirements across India, UK. * Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with maintaining internal controls (SOX) within a payroll operations context. About You * Precise & Dependable: You are organized by nature and take deep pride in "getting it right the first time." * Effective Communicator: You translate complex payroll data into clear, helpful support for colleagues and employees alike. * Growth-Oriented: You are eager to deepen your technical payroll expertise across multiple platforms and stay ahead of global compliance trends. * Trustworthy: You handle sensitive data with the highest level of confidentiality and professional integrity. What to expect in the hiring process * A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters. * A 60 minute interview with the hiring manager, Senior Manager, Lead Global Payroll Operations and Reporting. * An interview with our Head of People Operations Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.