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Corporate Accountant (Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable)

Location: 

Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Porto, PT

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to manage Fixed Assets accounting, oversee Accounts Receivable processes, and perform Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations in compliance with IFRS 9. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audit and compliance requirements, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes related to the asset lifecycle, customer receivables, and credit risk provisioning.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage all Fixed Assets related aspects of Balance Sheet amounts
  • Assist PR processors and Budget Owners by providing accurate accounting information (GL accounts, Profit Centers, and Cost Centers) related to Fixed Assets
  • Review purchase requests for Fixed Assets to ensure compliance with the approved budget
  • Record and manage accruals for IT departments related to Fixed Assets by analyzing invoices versus existing accruals
  • Prepare the annual CAPEX budget and input the data into BPC
  • Create identification cards for each tangible or intangible asset based on invoice data and information from asset owners
  • Perform physical counts of tangible assets
  • Conduct month-end closing activities for Fixed Assets GL accounts
  • Calculate Expected Credit Losses in accordance with IFRS 9 and company policy
  • Coordinate with Business Controllers during month-end closing regarding Accounts Receivable (AR), AR provisions, and accrued income accounts
  • Lead the process of writing off bad debts and Fixed Assets in line with company policy
  • Prepare reports on AR/AP, Other Receivables, and Other Payables for multiple entities
  • Assist in the preparation of information for annual reporting and external audits

 

Education, experience, skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Advanced user of MS Excel
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required; Portuguese is a plus
  • Strong experience with SAP is a plus
  • At least 3 years of experience working with Fixed Assets and/or Accounts Receivable
  • Solid analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting deadlines
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Proactive mindset
  • Customer service orientation

 

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   www.cofcointernational.com

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