General Ledger Specialist

Company Overview

Team.blue was created in June 2019 by the merger of regional leading hosting providers Combell Group, Register Group and TransIP Group.

team.blue is an ecosystem of 60 successful brands working together across 22 European countries to provide its 3.5 million SMB customers with everything they need to succeed online by offering best-in-class expertise and services.

team.blue's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses that offer services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce, and server hosting solutions and, as specialist SaaS providers, adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools, and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe.

Our values

The five characteristics that drive our behaviours and the heart of our business culture:

• We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
• We’re stronger together and we trust each other to do the right thing.
• We tell it like it is and keep doors and minds open.
• We treat each other with respect and regard.
• We’re always thinking "What’s next"?
  
  
  

Position Overview

We are building a new Finance Excellence Centre in Lisbon (Portugal) to support our recently acquired (SaaS) companies and future acquisitions. The Excellence Centre in Lisbon will support HR, Finance and other functions. The company is currently implementing a new ERP tool (NetSuite) and reviewing the current processes to improve and automate our Finance operations.

We are seeking a General Ledger Specialist to join our team to support the Record to Report process of our newly acquired companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the R2R process, ideally in an Excellence Centre or Shared Service Centre setup. We are looking for someone who has the experience to be able to work hands-on, contribute to the setup of the new Centre as well is highly motivated to contribute to Continues Process Improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in setting up the Finance Excellence Centre.
• Handle accounting tasks according to established procedures and update documentation as needed.
• Work with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and expense allocations.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring it is accurate and complies with company policies and accounting standards
• Manage the month-end close process, including generating standardized reports and preparing annual accounts.
• Review and analyse general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies, and unusual trends and propose corrective actions, as needed.
• Support the regional team with standardized reports for annual audits and tax audits.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement projects as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related.
• Relevant experience and track record in an international Finance environment/Share.
• Service Centre setup is a plus. Good understanding of applicable European GAAP and IFRS.
• Fluency in English and other European languages valued.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
  
  
  

Right to work

At any stage please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the European country you are applying for.

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"Come as you are"

Everyone is welcome here. Diversity & Inclusion are at our core. Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration. We do not tolerate intolerance.

At team.blue, our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals. Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact? Check it out here

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