Accountant

About the role

Efficio, the world's largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, is recruiting an Accountant for its Lisbon office, which has nearly 200 people. Consultants based in Lisbon support clients globally, with opportunities for international travel, and work on everything from rapid assessments to long-term partnerships.

The role oversees the organisation's financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies, and involves managing reporting activities and working with stakeholders to drive transparency and accuracy in financial disclosures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries according to the month-end calendar and reconcile key accounts
• Maintain the general ledger, ensure proper account reconciliations and monitor journal entries
• Prepare and perform a first-line review of all balance sheet reconciliations each month to auditable standards
• Ensure adherence to key finance and process controls
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responses to auditors
• Prepare first-line management accounts commentary on cost movements
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems
• Work with Accounts Payable/Receivable to ensure timely month-end subledger cutoffs
• Maintain intercompany ledgers and their monthly reconciliations

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and tax regulations
• Nice to have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Nice to have: ACCA, CIMA or other relevant accounting certifications

Required skills

• Strong Excel skills
• Nice to have: familiarity with ERP systems