General Ledger Accountant – Shared Service Center

About the role

We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join our Shared Service Center in Porto. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting our international operations.

Key responsibilities

• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, pre‑payments and provisions.
• Prepare and review balance‑sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and clear suspense accounts.
• Maintain fixed‑asset records, process acquisitions, disposals and depreciation, and perform related reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reports and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with local finance teams to resolve accounting issues and provide ad‑hoc finance support.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and audit requirements, and assist in remediation of control deficiencies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in financial accounting, general ledger or a similar finance function.
• Fluent English; additional languages, especially Dutch, are a plus.
• Strong communication skills, high accountability and accuracy, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.