Senior Accountant, Lisbon / Finance - Record to Report (R2R)

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal


• Working hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)


• Work model: Hybrid — 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home


• Contract type / duration: Permanent

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to take ownership of closing activities across multiple European entities? Do you want to play a key role in a multinational finance organization? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Senior Accountant, you will be part of our Finance – Record to Report (R2R) team and play an important role in executing month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities across multiple European entities, reporting directly to the EU Closing Supervisor. You will work closely with Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality accounting and reporting services within a multinational environment. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to complex European accounting and reporting processes in an international organization.

What your day will look like

In this role, you will typically focus on:

• Executing month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities for assigned European entities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Reviewing profit and loss accounts, investigating variances, and ensuring accounting records comply with IFRS, local GAAP, and company policy.


• Managing general ledger accounts and supporting intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and issue resolution.


• Executing key financial controls and supporting internal and external audit requests with schedules, reconciliations, and evidence.


• Collaborating with Business Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and local finance teams as a key contact for accounting matters.


• Identifying opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes, and contributing to automation and finance transformation initiatives.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.


• 3-5+ years of experience in Accounting, Record to Report, General Ledger, or Financial Reporting roles.


• A strong understanding of month end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS.


• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent), and experience with Cognos or BlackLine, are an advantage.

Working at STG & What to expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next. At STG you'll find more than a role — you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact.

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from €26,250 to €44,000 corresponding to the level of the position, expected experience and responsibilities.

Incentives and Benefits: you'll gain exposure to complex European accounting and reporting processes, professional development and career growth opportunities, and the chance to participate in transformation and automation initiatives, within a collaborative and international working environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and discover much more.

Our recruitment process

Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you'll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps:

• Recruiter screen


• Interview with the hiring team


• Assessment, case study, or work sample, if relevant


• Final interview with leadership or key stakeholders

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.