Finance & Accounting Specialist

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renováveis Serviços Financieros SA seeks a Finance & Accounting Specialist to record, analyze and reconcile financial data under IFRS/US GAAP, and to support projects accounting and SAP master data maintenance. The role also drives transformation and automation across R2R processes, delivering dashboards and data-driven insights.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in finance/accounting, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, strong Excel and SAP experience, and the ability to collaborate with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, R2R (Record to Report).
• Strong IFRS knowledge; US GAAP knowledge is highly valued.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analysis.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze corporate financial transactions in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Record and reconcile accruals and deferrals; assist with projects accounting.
• Maintain SAP master data and perform reconciliations for balances.
• Support procurement data, audits, and intercompany investigations.
• Participate in transformation and automation initiatives for R2R processes.

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The General Account & Financial Master Data within EDP GBS is looking to recruit a Finance & Accounting Specialist that can also collaborate as a transformation and automation agent.

Main responsibilities:

• Record and analyze corporate financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS and USGAAP).
• Record and reconcile accruals and deferrals.
• Assist with accounting for projects in development (projects accounting).
• Record fixed assets and depreciation of EDP and EDPR Corporate.
• Support procurement operations process (suppliers master data) and follow up on suppliers' registrations/open items.
• Prepare reconciliations to properly support account balances and manage/resolve open items.
• Perform analyses of financial statement variances.
• Prepare reports on accounting data.
• Maintain local chart of accounts and other relevant data in SAP.
• Follow up on intra-group transactions and investigate/resolve differences.
• Collaborate with the consolidation team, providing information and explanations.
• Assist internal and external audits.
• Participate in accounting or system-related projects as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you will do as a transformation and process agent:

• Collaborate to identify opportunities for automation, simplification and digital enablement.
• Translate business needs into scalable and sustainable digital solutions.
• Support the delivery of digitalization & transformation initiatives across R2R processes, including Accounting, Consolidation, Tax, Fixed Assets and Intercompany.
• Contribute to the development of models, dashboards, reporting capabilities and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Promote best practices and support the adoption of innovative ways of working across R2R teams.

Employment type:Full-Time

Work site:Hybrid Model

Working hours: From 11am to 8pm (Monday to Friday)

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, R2R-Record to Report (public accounting experience and or CPA/Chartered Accountant Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS required (US GAAP knowledge highly valued).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Power Query) will be a plus.
• Experience using SAP financial modules (SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with technologies such as Power Platform, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, VBA, Python or similar solutions is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of Winshuttle will be a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking and ability to propose solutions and process improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Solid level of spoken and written English.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle