Role

Accountant (6 months FTC)

PT, Lisbon

  • Fixed Term
  • Business Services
  • Finance
Efficio is a specialist global management consultancy, focused on procurement and supply-chain. We are an international company in practice and in outlook and our employees reflect that. There are currently 1400 employees globally and we have exciting plans to continue to grow rapidly over the next four years. Due to this growth, Efficio is seeking an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager for a 6 months fixed-term contract, with the possibility to become permanent
 
 
The Accountant role is responsible for day-to-day general ledger (ledger) accounting, supporting a high-quality month-end close, and maintaining robust balance sheet controls. The role also provides hands-on support to the Accounts Payable (AP) function to ensure accurate, timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.

Who we’re looking for:

Key Responsibilities :
 

· Month end close: prepare and post month-end journals in line with the close calendar, with clear supporting documentation.

· General ledger management: maintain the general ledger, ensuring appropriate postings, accruals, prepayments, and consistent application of accounting policies.

· Balance sheet reconciliations: prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations to auditable standards, including timely investigation and resolution of reconciling items.

· Controls and compliance: ensure adherence to key finance controls and contribute to continuous improvement of the control environment.

· Audit support: support internal and external audits by providing timely schedules, reconciliations, evidence, and responses to queries.

· Cost analysis and insights: support management reporting with commentary and analysis of key cost movements and variances.

· Intercompany: maintain intercompany ledgers, including monthly reconciliations and timely resolution of differences with counterparties.

· AP processing support: process supplier invoices (including coding, approvals workflow, and matching where relevant) and ensure accurate posting to the correct cost centres and accounts.

· Supplier and payment management: support supplier onboarding/maintenance, respond to supplier queries, and assist with weekly/monthly payment runs in line with approval limits and payment terms.

· AP period end: support AP close activities, including sub-ledger cut-off, accrual inputs (where relevant), and supplier statement reconciliations.

· Process improvement: identify and implement enhancements to accounting and AP processes/systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder experience.

 
 
Requirements :
 
Education and Certification
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
· ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant accounting certifications (minimum part qualified) is a strong plus.
 
Experience
· Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
 
Technical Skills
· Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
· Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
· Strong Excel skills.
 
Soft Skills
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
 

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