Senior Accountant - Portugal
Finance, Banking & Legal · Accounting & Audit · Public Accounting · Financial Analysis
In short
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is looking for a Senior Accountant in Lisbon, Portugal, to join their Finance Team. This role involves managing month-end closing, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Portuguese accounting and tax regulations. The position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and significant career growth opportunities within a global organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with ASSA ABLOY Group reporting requirements.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial statements.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve outstanding items.
- Support the preparation of monthly management reporting and financial analysis.
- Assist the Finance Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Ensure compliance with Portuguese accounting, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities.
- Prepare and review VAT, Intrastat, and other regulatory filings.
- Monitor internal controls and support compliance with Group policies and procedures.
- Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities.
- Participate in regional and global finance projects.
- Support business stakeholders by providing accurate and timely financial information.
- Contribute to maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and financial discipline.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance roles.
- Experience with Portuguese accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach.
- Fluent Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Accountant (OCC) or working towards a professional accounting qualification is desirable.
- Experience in a multinational environment is highly desirable.
- Get up to speed quickly with our structured onboarding process
- Access to online courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date
- Learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts
- Working directly with the Finance Manager Portugal and gaining broad exposure to the finance function.
- Being part of a highly professional and collaborative finance team.
- Exposure to international finance processes and global best practices.
- Participation in business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Opportunities to contribute to decision-making and business performance.
- Career development opportunities within a global organization and the wider ASSA ABLOY Group.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid vacation and public holidays
- Eligibility for company's annual bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
Skills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeERPMicrosoft Dynamics
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About ASSA ABLOY Group
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 121 billion and 52,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have…
Company
ASSA ABLOY GroupJob Posted
4 hours ago
Expires
in 3 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Lisbon, Portugal
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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