Accounting Controller – Fluent in French – M/F – Porto – Open Ended Contract – Hybrid

January 7, 2025

Accounting Controller – Fluent in French – M/F – Porto – Open Ended Contract – Hybrid

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  • Permanent
  • PT-Porto
  • FINANCE ACCOUNTS AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL
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WHO ARE WE?

BNP PARIBAS CARDIF, the Insurer for a Changing World.  

We are the world leader in the creditor insurance market with strong positions in savings and protection insurance in more than 30 countries all around the world. 

European Service Center – Cardif Support, European Platform of Services with a diversity of processes aiming to bring excellence to our Internal Clients, being part of BNP Paribas Cardif, is an organization dedicated to providing other BNP Paribas Cardif entities with a diversity of processes and services connected to insurance activity. We aim to bring excellence to our internal clients, ensuring highest levels of efficiency and reliability. With over 480 employees and 6 working languages, we are a multicultural and a diverse team, operating in Porto and Lisbon, Portugal. 

We are currently looking for an Accounting Controller – Fluent in French (M/F) based in Porto

BE PART OF OUR DYNAMIC CONSOLIDATION TEAM 

As part of the Consolidation Department, you will have to participate in its missions with a permanent care for transversality with the other departments of the Cardif Accounting Division (Financial Production) or the other Finance Divisions of the BNP PARIBAS CARDIF Group.

YOUR FUTURE MISSION IN THE CONSOLIDATION TEAM

  • Participation in the quarterly IFRS closing activities mainly for French perimeter, such as: 
    1. Second review of financial appendices.
    2. Analytical review of “BMT – Base Monde Titres” and “L1IHB – Off-balance” consolidation packages.
    3. Assets Levels controls (IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement).
    4. Data quality issues, support on Securities creation process and follow-up on SRS submission
  • Meeting with several departments on process improvement, during the interclosing period.
  • REGENT is the reference database of BNP Paribas Group entities for the static data and the consolidation scopes.  You will contribute to the creation and update of entities from BNP Paribas Cardif (SPVs, Investment Funds and SCIs), including remediation campaigns on a half year basis.
  • Report to the Head of consolidation on the tasks you are covering as part of the Consolidation Department

AS OUR NEW ACCOUNTING CONTROLLER, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • An experience of minimum 3 years in the field of accounting and / or financial reporting, including a couple of external audit seasons
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
  • Knowledge of IFRS principles and norms including those specific to insurance (including IFRS 4 – IFRS 17 / IAS39 – IFRS 9) is an asset for the position.
  • An experience and knowledge in the Banking or Insurance industry is a plus.
  • Fluent in English and French (B2 level minimum)
  • Knowledge of Python and/or VBA would be a plus.

WHAT DO WE OFFER 

Besides our attractive salary, you will benefit :

  • Meals allowance
  • Transportation allowance
  • Child allowance
  • Private Health Insurance including spouse and descendants, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance
  • Hybrid working mode – a balance between office days to reinforce commitment, creativity and human links, and homeworking days for flexibility of the employees 
  • Continuous development and career growth opportunities on a local and global level
  • And much more…

The work environment is important!

  • Benefit from our modern amenities, including zen and creative rooms amongst others, many discounts from our group platform, free language courses, doctor on-site & remote and diverse company events,
  • Work in a multicultural environment with multiple nationalities,
  • Be part of a people care company with a strong & continuous growth investing in its employees through training and career opportunities.

Our commitments to you

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas Cardif is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas Cardif we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas Cardif, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. 

If your profile and motivations matches our needs and you feel motivated to join our company, do not hesitate in sending us you application. 

We will be delighted to consider you for this position.

Please note that only applications submitted with CV, Cover letter & Certificate of Studies will be considered and move forward in the application process.