Accounting Lead

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.- Are you a German speaking Finance professional based in Portugal? Please read on_

**Job Purpose and Overview**

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join Dawn Foods as Accounting Lead supporting the European region. In this role, you will manage key financial processes and ensure compliance with global accounting standards, initially focusing on supporting our operations in Germany. As a result, intermediate German language skills are required. This position offers the chance to be part of a growing team, with the potential for further development as we expand our SSC’s scope across Europe.

**What will you do as an Accounting Lead at Dawn Foods?**
- Lead financial accounting and reporting processes, focusing on timely and accurate monthly consolidation of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and group financial requirements, particularly for our German operations, including internal and external audits.
- Support Local compliance as tax returns, and relevant filings (CIT, VAT, etc.) providing information to internal and external tax specialists.
- Manage monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, addressing discrepancies with the team promptly.
- Implement and manage cash flow forecasting and reporting for the business.
- Maintain control over the fixed asset register and ensure compliance applicable standards.
- Review and maintain close communication with the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams to ensure clean and accurate balances.
- Account to Report activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, with an initial focus on German cost centres.
- Collaborate with local teams, including HR and Customer Service, to provide financial insights and support.

**What Does It Take to be an Accounting Lead at Dawn Foods?**

You are a detail-focused finance professional with strong experience in financial processes and reporting, particularly in a multinational environment. You are excited about working in an international SSC and have the skills to support both local and regional finance teams.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a multinational financial reporting environment.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA) is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience is advantageous.
- Fluent written and spoken English; Intermediate German is required due to the focus on Germany.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, please click **Apply**.

**Why should you apply?**

At Dawn, we recognize and value your contributions. We offer opportunities for growth and development in your career.

Our package includes:

- Competitive salary + bonus
- 22 days of annual leave + a day off to celebrate your birthday
- Health insurance for you and one other family member
- Life insurance
- Meal allowance of €9.60 per day
- Transportation allowance of €5.00 per day

You’ll also enjoy benefits such as:

- Hybrid working, with the option to split your time between the office and home.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Volunteering program to give back to your community.
- Internal recognition platform.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
- Monthly wellness initiatives.

LI-HybridAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

**Requisition ID**:35233