Accounting & Finance Manager

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GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider dedicated to empowering enterprises worldwide to unlock the full growth potential of mobile connectivity. With a best-in-class telecom technology platform, a comprehensive suite of globally viable regulatory licenses, and privileged access to the telecom wholesale market, 1

GLOBAL is uniquely positioned to deliver seamless compliance and connectivity solutions. Serving the world’s leading banks, corporations, and digital-first businesses—including neo-banks, travel companies, and payment service providers—1

GLOBAL connects over 43 million devices globally.

With 2024 full-year revenue exceeding US $100 million and in line to exceed US $200 million in FY25, 1

GLOBAL is a profitable business generating significant cash flows to fund its ongoing investments in infrastructure, transformation, and growth. 2024 saw major client wins and marked 1

GLOBAL’s evolution from a multi-market telecommunication provider to a global technology-driven mobile connectivity powerhouse.

Established in 2022 by experienced tech founders and entrepreneurs Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1

GLOBAL is a European technology leader driving digital transformation in the global telecommunications market. It operates as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) in ten countries and as a regulated telecommunications operator in an additional 31 countries. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, 1

GLOBAL employs over 450 experts across 15 countries.

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Financial Control team as Finance Manager, based in our Lisbon office. Reporting directly to the Head of Treasury and Compliance, this role offers a unique blend of local responsibility and international exposure. This role is part of a global finance team and will have responsibility for financial management across a portfolio of subsidiaries within the group.

The specific countries/subsidiaries assigned will depend on the individual’s skills and experience, ensuring balanced coverage across accounting, tax compliance and regulatory reporting. The position is highly integrated with our global finance function and requires close collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll collaborate regularly with teams across multiple countries, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain international experience and progress toward a Financial Controller position.

You’ll also serve as a key finance partner to our IoT business unit, with a broad, evolving remit that offers significant room to grow and make an impact. This includes contributing to systems projects, driving process improvements, and engaging in end-to-end financial operations.

Business Partnering with IoT

• Act as the finance lead for the IoT business line, developing a deep understanding of commercial models, cost structures and growth drivers;
• Collaborate with commercial, product and engineering teams to ensure accurate revenue and cost tracking;
• Conduct quality checks on billing data to validate completeness and appropriateness, and support revenue assurance;
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the financial performance and operational efficiency of the IoT unit;
• Help define and improve financial processes to support scaling of IoT operations.

Support for Assigned Subsidiaries

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for a defined set of legal entities within the group;
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and regulatory standards;
• Coordinate tax filings, statutory audits, and regulatory submissions for assigned jurisdictions;
• Liaise with local auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders;
• Align local reporting with group-level requirements, working closely with global finance colleagues;
• Oversee payroll review processes and ensure accurate and timely payroll tax submissions where applicable.

Capitalised Development Process

• Lead the tracking and documentation of internally…