Overview
Job Title:
Senior Accountant
Location:
Carnaxide, Lisbon, Portugal
Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
At STG, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more.
Working for one of our world-class brands means being part of a great environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.
Join a dynamic team in Lisbon and help shape the future of STG in Lisbon.
Role Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading monthly and year-end closing activities with the support of the record-to-report (RTR) supervisor and lead.
This position functionally leads junior and intermediate accountants, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting.
It also involves closing process improvements and cross-functional collaboration to optimise general ledger and closing processes.
Responsibilities
Lead the timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing and reporting of your scope on SAP S4 Hana and IBM Cognos (consolidation), supported by junior and intermediate accountants: reconciliation of accounts, general ledger entries, cost allocations, accruals/provisions, etc.
Provide guidance to junior and intermediate accountants on your scope and share tasks effectively, with the support of the RTR supervisor and lead.
Perform monthly internal controls and quarterly sustainability reporting on STG's internal tools (Impero / Enablon).
Tackle more complex accounting tasks and issues with the support of the RTR supervisor and lead.
Actively participate in closing process improvement by proposing ideas for process optimisations or the use of new SAP features or automations, with support from the RTR supervisor and lead.
Your knowledge and expertise (that matter the most for this role)
7-8 years of accounting experience with at least 4-5 years of closing & reporting experience and general ledger reconciliations
Experience with SAP (preferably SAP S/4 HANA) and strong Excel skills
Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting, local GAAP and IFRS principles
Experience with a consolidation tool is a bonus (HFM, Cognos, Onestream, etc.) but optional
Willingness to teach and share knowledge with more junior accountants
Proactive mindset with a taste for process improvement and optimisation
English is required; Portuguese is optional.
Another European language is a plus
Educational Requirements: BSc/BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance / B.Com
How to Apply
If you are ready to be part of our exciting journey at STG, please apply by including your resume and highlighting your experience, as well as any other relevant information you would like to share with us.
Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Talent Team
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