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R2R Accountant

On-site in Lisbon·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

Agency
Randstad Portugal

1029 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Lisbon
Contract
Full-time
Experience
2+ years

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • competências

    Key Competencies


    Technical Competencies


    Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
    Strong experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and closing processes.
    Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (required).
    Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
    Understanding internal control frameworks.
    Experience preparing audit documentation and financial reporting packs.


    Qualifications & Experience


    Education and Certification


    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory).
    Professional certifications (ex. ACCA, CPA, CCA) are a plus.
    Experience
    Previous experience in Record to Report, General Ledger, or Financial Accounting roles (2-4
    years).
    Experience in Shared Services or multinational environments preferred.

The role

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.

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.

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.

What you'll do

  • responsabilidades chave

    About the Job


    The R2R Accountant is responsible for executing end‐to‐end Record to Report activities to ensure
    accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting within the Shared Services Center. The role
    supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, maintains high‐quality financial records,
    and ensures adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and service level agreements
    (SLAs).


    Key Responsibilities


    ● Prepare and post journal entries in line with accounting policies, closing timelines, and
    quality standards.
    ● Perform detailed account reconciliations (balance sheet, sub-ledger, intercompany).
    ● Execute month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to the close
    calendar.
    ● Prepare and execute intercompany reconciliations; confirm balances and resolve
    discrepancies.
    ● Prepare Opex reports and management reporting packs as required.
    ● Reconcile and validate dedicated balance sheet accounts ensuring completeness, accuracy,
    and timely resolution of variances.
    ● Support half‐year and year‐end reporting by providing additional schedules, disclosures,
    and financial information.
    ● Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure audit‐ready records.
    ● Ensure full compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and IFRS/GAAP
    requirements.
    ● Provide explanations, documentation, and analytical support for internal and external audits.
    ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to finance queries.
    ● Identify discrepancies, risks, or control issues and escalate appropriately.
    ● Contribues to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline R2R processes, improve
    quality, and enhance automation.

What We Offer

  • principais benefícios

    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.

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