João Coelho

• Support in the implementation of the new ERP (SAP) from the set-up the local GAAP, tax codes, posting controls and compliance with local rules. • Set-up of the entire accounting system in Portugal (SAP) in accordance with group consolidation purposes. • Set-up of the invoicing software and support for the creation of Assets module and SAF-T interface in SAP software. • Support to the “Clients”, “HR”, “Finance”, “Accounting” and “Tax” group departments • Responsible for the entire accounting and tax process in Portugal. • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual closings following the IFRS and local rules. • Preparation of Financial Statements, balance sheet annex and management report, statutory accounts, following IFRS and local rules.

• Management of an international client portfolio, written and telephone communication with them; • Organising, classifying and posting accounting documents; • Carrying out bank & credit card reconciliation; • Analysis, reconciliation and verification of Balance Sheet accounts; • Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable; • Assisting with tax audits and tax returns; • Working in accordance with VAT & Corporate Tax & Withholding Tax rules; • Preparation and submission of all tax returns (VAT, Annual Tax Authorities Financial Statements (IES), Annual Company Tax Declaration (IRC Model 22), Annual Foreign Revenues Declaration (Model 30); • Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements; • Reports and financial statements in different local GAAP's; • Direction of internal and external audits to ensure compliance (GAAP principles and statutory rules) • Preparation and coordination of internal and external financial statements, also supporting activities of external auditors; • Reviewing and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures (IT and tax authorities) • HR maintenance and control (employees records, salaries, vacations, benefits, insurances, etc) • HR management with other entities (social security, tax retentions, work garantee funds).

• Preparation and Review of Departmental P&Ls, quarterly & annual financial statements, and annual budgets. • Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of statutory financial information, tax computations. • Oversee all tax and financial regulatory compliance issues including the preparation and submission of information to statutory authorities. • Oversee Payroll, VAT, other taxes including Corporate Income Tax compliance and financial reporting. • Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Financial Statement Audits. • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities and drive initiatives to promote efficient and cost effective operations. • Participate in decisions regarding financial strategy and business operations execution. • Provide financial and accounting expertiese and support for the regional business operations management teams. • Participate in the negotiation of contracts (sales and purchases). • Assist in the preperation and execution of financial policies and procedures.

• Management of a client portfolio, written and telephone communication with them; • Organising, classifying and posting accounting documents; • Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded • Verification, allocation, posting and reconciliation of transactions, bank and credit card statements • Analysis, reconciliation and verification of Balance Sheet accounts; • Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable; • Assistance to Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings, VAT, IR and other (Statistics Institute and Bank of Portugal) • Assistance to with other projects, namely HR department (salaries, social security, tax retention) • Preparation of annual financial statements. • HR maintenance and control (employees records, salaries, vacations, benefits, insurances, etc) • HR management with other entities (social security, tax retentions, work garantee funds).

• Direction and management of the finance and accounting team • Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting • Reporting on long-term business and financial planning • Establishing and developing relations with senior HQ financial management and external partners • Revision on all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures • Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable (group consolidation report) • Reviewing and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures (IT and tax authorities) • Assisting with tax audits and tax returns • Direction of internal and external audits to ensure compliance (GAAP principles and statutory rules) • Supporting month-end, quarterly and year-end close process

• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded • Entering and filing accounting documents • Verification, allocation, posting and reconciliation of transactions, bank and credit card statements • Assistance to Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings, VAT, IR and other (Statistics Institute and Bank of Portugal) • Assistance to with other projects, namely HR department (salaries, social security, tax retention)

• Coordination and preparation of internal and external financial statements, also supporting activities of external auditors; • Managing vital information to the decision-making process, budget process included; • Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes; • Evaluation on the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database • Regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance

• Store administration and stock management • Maintenance of outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards • Reporting on customer needs, complaints, grievances, etc • Proposing innovative ideas to increase market share, profits, buying trends, market share, partnerships

• Keeping the books correct, up to date and according to law; • Initiating and carrying out general ledger bookings; • Carrying out bank & credit card reconciliation; • Reporting to Accounting manager; • Working in accordance with VAT & Corporate Tax & Withholding Tax rules; • Carrying out Balance Reconciliation;