Accountant – Fluent in French – M/F – Oporto – Open Ended Contract – Hybrid

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 Services, 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 Accountant – Fluent in French (M/F) based in Porto

BE PART OF OUR ACCOUNTING TEAM

Within our Accounting team, you will contribute directly to the day-to-day management of various tasks with multiple interlocutors.

By working in a central department within the accounting team, you will be at the forefront of participating in the transformation of the Finance Department and BNP Paribas Cardif.

YOUR FUTURE MISSION IN THE ACCOUNTING TEAM

You will oversee steering, leading and controlling the accounting work on various entities and taking into account the internal control requirements required by the BNP Paribas Group.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Guarantee the justifications of the accounts under your responsibility :
• Payments process for suppliers and collaborators (Expense report) of the BNP Paribas Cardif GIE – you will be responsible for the proper execution of controls to secure the process ;
• The management of fixed assets – you will be responsible for data entry and follow-up in the monitoring tools and you will participate to inter-service meetings on decommissioning/exits and depreciations ;
• Accounting for Overhead Expenses on three other entities – you will be responsible for meeting the deadlines related to the quarterly financial statements ;
• You will contribute to exchanges with the auditors on the various entities.

• Degree in accounting / finance / audit
• 3 years in a similar position
• Fluent in French (B2/C1 level is mandatory)
• Good accounting knowledge – insurance industry knowledge is a plus (mainly accounts payable/accounts receivable)
• Proficient with MS Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with Coda and/or YourCégid would be beneficial

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.