About the Company & Purpose
Our client is a global multinational leader in automation and Smart Living solutions (with around
6,000 employees across 60+ countries). Driven by a strong purpose, they design technologies that
make buildings more comfortable, secure, and sustainable, actively helping to reduce energy
consumption and carbon footprints worldwide.
The Challenge: A New Finance SSC in Lisbon
To support its continuous growth and strategic vision, the company is building a brand-new Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) in Lisbon. This hub will become the engine of their international operations, centralizing key transactional processes (such as Accounting and Credit Management) for Europe and North America.
Why join this project?
This is a unique opportunity to join a global project from the ground up. The company offers a true
"small-big company" environment-combining the structural strength and stability of a worldwide
leader with the closeness and agility of a human-sized team.
About the Job
The Accounts Payable Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant
processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims within the Shared Services
environment.
The role is responsible for end to end payment processing, vendor reconciliations, expense
administration, and financial analytics, while maintaining strong internal controls and alignment with global best practices. In addition to daily transactional responsibilities, the position actively supports continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, governance, and service quality.
Key Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices (PO and non PO) in SAP, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procurement rules, and tax requirements.
Generate standard payments and execute payment runs according to schedules and internal approval workflows.
Manage invoice exceptions and resolve discrepancies through coordination with Procurement, business requestors, and vendors.
Perform vendor statement reconciliations and trade creditor reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of balances.
Monitor vendor invoices through proactive execution of system reports and follow-up on outstanding items.
Support assigned countries/entities in invoice processing, month-end reporting, and intercompany reconciliations.
Review, clear, and manage open items, including document reversals, payment returns, and
corrections.
Process urgent payments, void/stop payments, and special payment requests as required.
Complete period-end controls, certifications, and compliance checks in alignment with audit standards.
Administer T&E processes: validate employee expenses, perform compliance checks, and prepare T&E reporting (period-end and ad hoc).
Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready documentation for all AP and T&E activities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure efficient issue resolution.
Contribute to continuous improvement of P2P processes, including automation initiatives and
optimization of workflows.
Key Competencies
Solid knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure to Pay processes.
Familiarity with tax compliance and invoice validation requirements.
Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (mandatory).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros).
Understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
Ability to prepare AP reports, reconciliations, and analytics.
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Certification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field (mandatory).
Experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or similar finance operations.
Experience in Shared Services or multinational environments preferred.
Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA.
Strong Excel capabilities for reporting and analysis.
What We Offer
The opportunity to lead a strategic global transformation project.
A key leadership role with high visibility across all regions.
Exposure to multinational operations and collaboration.
Career progression within a growing and innovative finance framework.