Senior Accountant – International Operations

About this role

About the role

We’re looking for a senior-level Accountant with hands-on experience with Portuguese legislation to support our international operations in the entertainment and live events space.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership — ideal for someone who wants to go beyond bookkeeping and be involved in structuring, compliance, and decision-making across cross-border operations.

Key responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Manage full-cycle accounting under Portuguese GAAP (SNC)
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Handle reconciliations, general ledger, and closing processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking

MIBC / Madeira Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Zona Franca da Madeira requirements
• Monitor substance criteria (employment, operations, expenses)
• Maintain alignment with approved activity scope
• Support audits and documentation related to MIBC status

Tax & Legal Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT (IVA), IRC, and other filings
• Stay on top of Portuguese reporting deadlines
• Coordinate with authorities and external advisors
• Support payroll-related accounting if needed

Strategic Support

• Advise on accounting and tax implications of international operations
• Work closely with legal, banking, and external partners
• Deliver clear financial insights to support decision-making

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• Certified Accountant in Portugal (Contabilista Certificado) — preferred
• Proven experience with Madeira (MIBC) structures
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese tax and accounting rules
• Experience with international / cross-border activity
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Fluent English (written & spoken)

Nice to have

• Background in entertainment, events, or services businesses
• Understanding of transfer pricing basics
• Experience with EU VAT (especially services/events)
• Comfortable working with legal and ...