Head of Accounting & Controlling

At Bloq.it, we’ve created the world’s leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs and making them more sustainable.We’re quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we’re now the fastest-growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing scale-ups in Europe.We are in search of a Head of Accounting & Controlling to join our innovative team as our new #bloqstar. This is a hands-on, operational leadership role focused on the day-to-day management of accounting and controlling activities across multiple entities. You will lead a small but highly capable team, ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement while deliver timely and insightful financial information to management.What you’ll be doing: Oversee timely recording, reconciliations, and journal entries for invoices, expenses, and accruals in collaboration with your accounting specialists;Ensure accurate recognition of revenue and costs in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including deferred revenue and contract liabilities;Manage full monthly payroll cycle and accounting on a group level in partnership with Accounting/Shared Services, including filings, reconciliations, and employee inquiries;Lead the monthly close for Portuguese and EU entities in partnership with Shared Services, ensuring accurate trial balances and adherence to account-to-reporting benchmarks;Deliver timely monthly management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and provide insights and variance analysis to support decision-making;Manage financial controlling activities, monitor budget vs. actual performance, reports for MBRs, and provide actionable recommendations to designated teams and the management;Oversee indirect tax compliance, including VAT returns and reconciliations, CIT, Intrastat/EC Sales Lists, withholding taxes, and coordination with external advisors (including strategic R&D tax planning and incentives’ management where applicable);Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and audit readiness; coordinate entity-level consolidations and group reporting;Lead ERP (Odoo/NetSuite/SAP/Oracle) management, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous improvement in accounting and controlling processes.What you’ll bring to the table: 6-8 years of experience Accounting, Audit or Controlling environment, with 2-3 years of managing small accounting teams;Strong understanding of Portuguese GAAP and solid grounding in IFRS principlesProven experience in month-end close, reporting, and process optimization to enhance accuracy and efficiency;Exposure to audit processes and internal control frameworks;Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau);Strong analytical mindset and advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (large data handling, pivot tables, scenario modeling);Excellent communication skills, with English fluency required and Portuguese ash highly preferred.It would be great if you would also have:Chartered Accountancy certification (or progress towards it);Multi-entity experience across Europe or trans-continental locations;Why join us?The opportunity to join our Finance team and play a pivotal role in contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq.it's revolution in the smart locker industry;A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning;Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills;Eligibility for performance-based bonus, tied to your results and designed to reward your impact;Work how you work best - we offer a remote-friendly policy and flexible hours so you can stay productive and keep life balanced;Portuguese Health Insurance including mental health;Flexible Sports and Wellness membership covering multiple gyms and studios;Unlimited days off (subject to manager approval).Ready to join the revolution?