Senior Accountant & Certified Accountant

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:

Lead the day-to-day accounting and statutory reporting and tax compliance of the Portuguese entities, ensuring accurate and timely records and robust financial controls. The role holder will be registered with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) in Portugal and legally eligible to assume technical responsibility for the entities’ accounting and to sign or submit statutory accounting and tax filings where required. The Senior Accountant will report to the Group Finance Operations manager and supervise and work closely with a Junior Accountant, while coordinating with external advisers, auditors and the wider Group finance team.

Preferably, the work position to be executed in Boticas, with possibility to work in a hybrid arrangement

Responsabilities:

• Own and maintain the general ledger for the Portuguese entities in accordance with IFRS and Portuguese accounting, tax requirements and Group policies.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare Portuguese statutory accounts and supporting schedules and coordinate the local year-end process and required approvals.
• Act as the Certified Accountant responsible for the Portuguese entities, including signing and submitting statutory accounting and tax filings where legally required.
• Prepare and/or review VAT, corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other local taxes.
• Prepare timely reporting packs and information for Group consolidation, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Coordinate the day-to-day audit process, including the preparation of supporting documentation by the finance team, and also managing relationships with external auditors.
• Supervise the work of the Junior Accountant.
• Work in the Group implementation of the new ERP and definition of procedures, controls, identifying practical opportunities to strengthen or automate processes.
• Provide accounting and financial information to operational and corporate teams as required.

Qualifications and Educations Requirements:

Mandatory: active registration with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) in Portugal, with the legal and professional standing required to assume responsibility for the accounting of Portuguese entities.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting, audit or financial reporting experience, including hands-on experience with Portuguese statutory accounting and tax compliance.
• Experience gained in a Big Four is desirable, particularly if combined with subsequent in-house accounting experience.
• Demonstrable experience preparing statutory accounts, tax returns, and month/year-end reporting.
• Good working knowledge of Portuguese tax and statutory reporting requirements; exposure to IFRS and group consolidation is an advantage.
• Native Portuguese speaker and good written and spoken English.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, professional judgement and ownership.
• Ability to review detail while understanding deadlines and Group reporting priorities.

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