Overview
Verisure (in Portugal known as Securitas Direct) is seeking a talented, innovative, hands-on and passionate Accountant to join our Shared Services Center Team, with colleagues in France, Norway, Ireland and UK. The role will report to the Shared Services Center Manager and will be based in Lisbon.
This is a new established role that will work with senior professionals across our European markets and interact with local operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow in their role and demonstrate leadership and teambuilding capabilities. It’s an opportunity to join a growing team in a leading provider of professionally monitored alarms for residential and small business customers in Europe & LatAm, gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting topics and team-building activities.
The company’s success depends on its people, and it invests in them daily. Working with Verisure means being part of an industry-leading, world-class company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Strategic context and value proposition
Over the past years, Verisure has shown strong financial performance with double-digit growth driven by innovation, a sophisticated go-to-market approach and a scalable business model for expansion. Our Management Team supports the business’ next growth phase with a robust value-creation plan. We aim to strengthen our Shared Services Center and further develop the accounting function. This Accountant will be a key member of the team and play a critical role to achieve this objective.
Responsibilities will include, among others:
* Cost analysis
* Accruals and reconciliations
* Fixed assets
* HFM and Oracle reports
* Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
* Review and ensure proper classification of cost centers and accounts on journal entries
* Weekly and month-end closing procedures including reconciliation reports
* Assist manager and peers in daily activity
* Performing ad hoc accounts payable and procurement duties as required
* Collaboration with local finance specialists on accounting, tax, annual reports, etc. to ensure adherence to local legislation
Location
The position will be based in Lisbon (Portugal).
Reports and organization
This position reports directly to the Shared Services Center Manager, based in Lisbon.
Candidate profile and qualifications
We see this role as critical for Verisure’s growth and organizational transformation goals while the Shared Services Center aims for centralization and automation. We are looking for a self-starter with high potential / top performer who combines accounting knowledge with a proactive business mindset focused on driving value to the business.
* Education degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Business with deep understanding of accounting and financial concepts (qualified accountant ideal)
* Strong interest in accounting
* Experienced professional with approximately 5 years of experience in accounting in an international environment
* Fluent in written and spoken English
Competencies
* Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment
* Methodical with high attention to detail
* Enjoys working with a variety of IT systems
* Organized with an appetite for improving processes
* Energetic, positive, and results-oriented
* Team player
Company values
Strong fit with our company DNA:
* Passionate in Everything We Do
* Committed to Making a Difference
* Always Innovating
* Winning as a Team
* With Trust & Responsibility
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