About this role
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Employment type: Full-time (40 hours)
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 working environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.
Be part of something transformative in Lisbon! Scandinavian Tobacco Group is establishing our Solution Delivery Organization (SDO) - a center of excellence that will shape our company future.
As a leader in the cigar industry, we're building an innovative hub where bright minds create impactful solutions. In our modern, collaborative space, your expertise will drive finance transformation and technological advancement.
Join a dynamic team where your voice matters and your growth is prioritized. We offer competitive benefits and real opportunities to expand your horizons. In the heart of Lisbon, one of Europe's most vibrant tech capitals, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects.
Craft the career that makes you more - help us build the future of STG in Lisbon.
Role Summary:
As an accountant, you will be responsible for monthly and year-end closing activities for your scope with the support of senior accountants and supervisors, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting. If you have a taste for it, there are also opportunities to be involved in closing process improvements and cross-functional teams’ collaboration to optimise general ledger and closing processes.
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Working hours: Full-time
- Contract type: Direct employment
What can you expect as a Senior Accountant at Scandinavian Tobacco Group? Your primary tasks will be
- Manage the timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing and reporting of your scope on SAP S4 Hana and IBM Cognos (consolidation) supported by seniors and supervisors: reconciliation of accounts, general ledger entries, cost allocations, accruals/provisions, etc.
- Perform monthly internal controls and quarterly sustainability reporting on STG’s internal tools (Impero / Enablon)
- Support in the resolution of more complex accounting tasks and issues hand-in-hand with seniors and supervisor
- If you have a taste for it, participate in closing process improvement by proposing ideas of process optimisations or the use of new SAP features or automations, with the support of seniors and supervisors
Your areas of knowledge and expertise (that matter the most for this role):
- 4-5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years of closing & reporting experience and general ledger reconciliations
- Experience with SAP (preferably SAP S/4 HANA) and good Excel skills, or an ability to learn ERPs quickly
- Good 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
- A proactive and curious mindset
- Good time management to handle closing deadlines
- English is required; Portuguese is optional. Another European language is a plus
- Preferred Educational Requirements - BSc/BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance / B.com
How to Apply:
If you are ready to be a 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 exciting opportunity.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Talent Team
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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