Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

 

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Role Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing performance of overseeing the general ledger activities and leading the month-end and year-end closing processes. This position involves managing a team, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize 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:

Leadership and development:

• Conduct regular meetings with Accounting and Closing Lead to provide updates on work status
• Take ownership of learning and development of specialist, provide respective guidance
• Actively participate in functional and technical training related to SAP S/4 HANA to enhance knowledge
• Research and provide guidance on complex accounting issues related to the general ledger

Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the general ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Calculate accruals / provisions, maintain journal entry templates and post entries for the period
• Manage allocation rules and perform cost allocation and distribution in SAP for the period
• Carry out trial balance scrutiny to identify errors and make adjustments as a part of period-end close process
• Manage the reconciliation of accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through regular reconciliations and analysis
• Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes in adherence to strict deadlines, support with entity reporting review
• Calculate and post current period income tax provision with support from tax operations team