Sobre

• 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 principles
• Proven 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?