General Ledger & Reporting Senior Accountant

About the role

Eurofins Scientific's international Shared Services Center in Braga is hiring a Senior General Ledger and Reporting Accountant. This hybrid, full-time role gives ownership of accounting processes across several entities, acting as a trusted partner to Finance and the business while improving accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee General Ledger activities, including the month-end close and financial reporting, and review and approve complex journal entries and accounting treatments.
• Supervise full accounting scope for assigned entities (AP, AR, Inventory, Treasury, Intercompany) and manage complex Fixed Assets processes.
• Lead intercompany reconciliations, own Balance Sheet reconciliations and deliver P&L and Balance Sheet analysis.
• Own corporate reporting packages (e.g. Cognos) and coordinate VAT, tax reporting and audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements, automation and standardisation of accounting processes across entities.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, mentor junior team members and back up the Team Leader.
• Act as a subject matter expert in GL processes and support knowledge transfer and documentation.

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar.
• 3.5+ years of experience in Record-to-Report (RtR) accounting; SSC/BPO experience is a strong plus.
• Strong ownership, proactive problem solving and ability to lead complex topics independently.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, international environment; English at B2 or higher (additional languages a plus).

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
• Strong experience with ERP systems and reporting tools such as Cognos
• Advanced Excel (data analysis, automation, validation)
• Experience in audits, tax processes and complex reconciliations

What we offer

• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours
• Structured onboarding and training program
• Benefits including private medical care, meal vouchers and annual bonus
• Birthday day off, referral program and social events