R2R Accountant

About the Company & Purpose

Our client is a global multinational leader in automation and Smart Living solutions (with around

6,000 employees across 60+ countries). Driven by a strong purpose, they design technologies that

make buildings more comfortable, secure, and sustainable, actively helping to reduce energy

consumption and carbon footprints worldwide.

The Challenge: A New Finance SSC in Lisbon

To support its continuous growth and strategic vision, the company is building a brand-new Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) in Lisbon. This hub will become the engine of their international operations, centralizing key transactional processes (such as Accounting and Credit Management) for Europe and North America.

Why join this project?

This is a unique opportunity to join a global project from the ground up. The company offers a true

"small-big company" environment—combining the structural strength and stability of a worldwide

leader with the closeness and agility of a human-sized team.

About the Job

The R2R Accountant is responsible for executing end‐to‐end Record to Report activities to ensure

accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting within the Shared Services Center. The role

supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, maintains high‐quality financial records,

and ensures adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and service level agreements

(SLAs).

Key Responsibilities

● Prepare and post journal entries in line with accounting policies, closing timelines, and

quality standards.

● Perform detailed account reconciliations (balance sheet, sub-ledger, intercompany).

● Execute month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to the close

calendar.

● Prepare and execute intercompany reconciliations; confirm balances and resolve

discrepancies.

● Prepare Opex reports and management reporting packs as required.

● Reconcile and validate dedicated balance sheet accounts ensuring completeness, accuracy,

and timely resolution of variances.

● Support half‐year and year‐end reporting by providing additional schedules, disclosures,

and financial information.

● Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure audit‐ready records.

● Ensure full compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and IFRS/GAAP

requirements.

● Provide explanations, documentation, and analytical support for internal and external audits.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to finance queries.

● Identify discrepancies, risks, or control issues and escalate appropriately.

● Contribues to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline R2R processes, improve

quality, and enhance automation.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

● Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).

● Strong experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and closing processes.

● Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (required).

● Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).

● Understanding internal control frameworks.

● Experience preparing audit documentation and financial reporting packs.

Qualifications & Experience

Education and Certification

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory).

● Professional certifications (ex. ACCA, CPA, CCA) are a plus.

Experience

● Previous experience in Record to Report, General Ledger, or Financial Accounting roles (2–4

years).

● Experience in Shared Services or multinational environments preferred.

What We Offer

● The opportunity to lead a strategic global transformation project.

● A key leadership role with high visibility across all regions.

● Exposure to multinational operations and collaboration.

● Career progression within a growing and innovative finance framework.