Senior Financial & Statutory Reporting Accountant - Lisbon

CSL; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Reporting Accountant (m/f/x) to join Accounting Operations, Account to Report team.

You will act as Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) across a cluster of countries, ensuring accurate financial close and statutory reporting.

The role emphasizes control, process improvements and coordinating internal/external audits while collaborating with local teams.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or certification in Finance or Accounting with IFRS and local GAAP knowledge.
• Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) accreditation is required/licensed.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in controllership, financial reporting, accounting or audit.
• Experience in preparing and owning financial statements and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver accounting and close activities per group close calendars and local requirements.
• Prepare standard journals and balance sheet reconciliations, review journals.
• Manage local interfaces, including sales and vendor invoices, issue resolution, and process enhancements.
• Support internal controls framework and audits.
• Coordinate external audits and provide documentation on time.
• Deliver month-end close activities with ERP reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and accounting standards.
• Support other Accounting Operations activities such as Accounts Payable, Tax and Treasury.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance partners on balance sheet planning.

Skills

Strong organizational and prioritiz at

Education

Professional qualification or certification in Finance or Accounting (IFRS and local GAAP knowledge)

Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

CSL in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Reporting Accountant (m/f/x) to join Accounting Operations, Account to Report team.

You will act as Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) across a cluster of countries, ensuring accurate financial close and statutory reporting.

The role emphasizes control, process improvements and coordinating internal/external audits while collaborating with local teams.