Finance & Accounts Officer

About Savannah Resources

Savannah Resources is a mineral resources development company with nearly 15 years of global experience, listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker "SAV". The company is the sole owner of the Barroso Lithium Project in northern Portugal, currently the largest identified spodumene lithium resource in Europe.

Through the Barroso Lithium Project, Savannah will help position Portugal as a strategic supplier of locally sourced lithium raw materials, ensuring a sustainable, long-term supply for the rapidly growing European battery value chain.

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with production expected to commence in 2028. Once operational, the Barroso Lithium Project will produce enough lithium to supply approximately half a million electric vehicle batteries each year. In March 2025, the project was recognised by the European Commission through its inclusion on the list of Strategic Projects.

Savannah is committed to developing and operating the Barroso Lithium Project responsibly, striving to minimise its environmental impact while maximising socio-economic benefits for local communities and all other stakeholders.

As part of its growth strategy, Savannah is expanding and is looking to recruit talented professionals to take on key roles at this exciting stage of the project's development.

About the Role:

The candidate will join the finance team, ensuring the processing of purchase orders, invoices and associated documentation. The role will focus mainly on the creation and management of purchase orders, processing of supplier invoices, ensuring the integrity of supplier information, payment preparation and support for other financial activities.

The candidate must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ease of relationship with suppliers and internal teams.

Place of work will be in Boticas.

Responsabilities:

1. Create, review and manage purchase orders in accordance with internal procedures.

2. Ensure the monitoring of the complete purchasing cycle, from requisition to payment.

3. Receive, verify, and process invoices from vendors.

4. Ensure the correct accounting coding and validation of invoices according to the defined approval levels.

5. Perform reconciliations between purchase orders, receipts and invoices.

6. Ensure that invoice approvals are in accordance with the company's pre-defined approval limits.

7. Prepare payment proposals and supporting documentation.

8. Support the implementation of periodic rounds of payments to suppliers.

9. Keep supplier Master data and associated documentation up to date.

10. Support in daily treasury management, including monitoring bank balances and payment forecasts.

11. Collaborate in the monthly closing processes and in internal and external audits.

12. Produce accounts payable reports and performance indicators related to purchases and payments.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education

• Background in Accounting, Management, Economics, Finance or similar field.

Experience

• Minimum experience of 2 to 3 years in Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Treasury or Accounting functions.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems (Primavera, SAP, Business Central or equivalent).

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of financial processes.
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and Procure-to-Pay cycle.

Personal Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ability to organize and manage priorities.
• Sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactivity and orientation for the continuous improvement of processes

Equal Opportunities Statement

Savannah Resources is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a stronger working environment and delivers better outcomes. Regardless of your identity, your application will be considered fairly and on merit.

Location: On-site – Boticas, Portugal