P strongVila Nova de Gaia | International Scope | Reporting to Basel /strong /ppbr / /ppstrongThe Opportunity /strong /ppAn international organization operating within the strongtravel, tourism and cruise industry /strong is looking to strengthen its Finance team with the recruitment of a strongJunior General Ledger /strong.
This role is based in Portugal under a Portuguese employment framework and reports directly to strongBasel, Switzerland /strong, offering strong exposure to an international accounting environment.
/ppbr / /ppstrongYour New Role /strong /ppAs a Junior General Ledger, you will support key accounting activities within a centralized finance structure, contributing to accurate financial reporting, compliance, and audit processes.
You will work closely with international stakeholders and support the Accounting team in both operational and period-end activities.
/ppbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities Include /strong /pulliPerforming general ledger accounting tasks, including journal entries, month-end accruals, account reconciliations, and account analysis /liliAssisting with monthly and annual closing processes /liliDownloading system reports and preparing structured accounting documentation for year-end processes /liliMaintaining financial records and documentation in line with internal policies and compliance requirements /liliResponding to inquiries from internal and external parties (employees, vendors, auditors, etc.) /liliReviewing and processing travel and expense reports across multiple business functions /liliSupporting payroll reporting preparation and reconciliation activities /liliAssisting Accounts Payable with query resolution, AP confirmation letters, and monthly subledger reconciliations /liliReviewing financial data to identify discrepancies or potential issues /liliSupporting the preparation of quarterly and annual audit documentation /liliPreparing fixed asset reports and creating fixed asset cards /liliAssisting with intercompany and prepaid postings and related communications /liliPerforming administrative accounting tasks as required /liliSupporting ad hoc projects assigned by the Finance Department /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat You'll Need to Succeed /strong /pulliAttendance of a professional or university course in strongAccounting /strong (degree completion not mandatory) /liliMinimum strong2 years' experience /strong in a similar accounting or general ledger role /lili em(alternatively, 5+ years of relevant experience without formal accounting education) /em /lilistrongEnglish level C1 /strong (mandatory) /liliStrong proficiency in strongExcel /strong and other MS Office tools /liliStrong organizational and planning skills, with a methodical and analytical mindset /liliAbility to multitask and apply critical thinking /liliTeam-oriented attitude, humility, and willingness to learn /liliKnowledge of strongMicrosoft Dynamics 365 /strong is considered an advantage /liliAvailability for strongoccasional travel to Basel /strong, mainly for training purposes /liliPreferably residing in strongVila Nova de Gaia /strong and demonstrating professional maturity /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat You'll Get in Return /strong /pulliExposure to an stronginternational finance and shared services environment /strong /liliClose collaboration with global finance stakeholders /liliStructured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities /liliHybrid working model after initial integration period /liliOpportunity to grow professionally within a stable, international organization in the travel hospitality sector /li /ul