Senior Accountant

Working for one of our world-class brands means being part of a great working environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.

Be part of something transformative in Lisbon! Scandinavian Tobacco Group is establishing our Solution Delivery Organization (SDO) - a center of excellence that will shape our company future.

As a leader in the cigar industry, we're building an innovative hub where bright minds create impactful solutions. In our modern, collaborative space, your expertise will drive finance transformation and technological advancement.

Join a dynamic team where your voice matters and your growth is prioritized. We offer competitive benefits and real opportunities to expand your horizons. In the heart of Lisbon, one of Europe's most vibrant tech capitals, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects.

Craft the career that makes you more - help us build the future of STG in Lisbon.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading monthly and year-end closing activities with the support of our record-to-report (RTR) supervisor and lead. This position involves functionally leading junior and intermediate accountants working on your scope, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting. This position is also closely involved in closing process improvements and cross-functional teams’ collaboration to optimise general ledger and closing processes.

• ​Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Working hours: Full-time

• Contract type: Direct employment

• Lead the timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing and reporting of your scope on SAP S4 Hana and IBM Cognos (consolidation) supported by junior and intermediate accountants: reconciliation of accounts, general ledger entries, cost allocations, accruals/provisions, etc.
• Provide guidance to junior and intermediate accountants on your scope and share tasks effectively, with the support of the RTR supervisor and lead
• Perform monthly internal controls and quarterly sustainability reporting on STG’s internal tools (Impero / Enablon)
• Tackle more complex accounting tasks and issues with the support of the RTR supervisor and lead
• Actively participate in closing process improvement by proposing ideas of process optimisations or the use of new SAP features or automations, with the support of the RTR supervisor and lead

• 7-8 years of accounting experience with at least 4-5 years of closing & reporting experience and general ledger reconciliations
• Experience with SAP (preferably SAP S/4 HANA) and good Excel skills
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting, local GAAP and IFRS principles
• Experience with a consolidation tool is a bonus (HFM, Cognos, Onestream, etc.) but optional
• Willingness to teach and share knowledge with more junior accountants
• A proactive builder mindset with a taste for process improvement and process optimisation
• English is required; Portuguese is optional. Another European language is a plus
• Preferred Educational Requirements - BSc/BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance / B.com

If you are ready to be a part of our exciting journey at STG, please, apply by including your resume and highlighting your experience, as well as any other relevant information you would like to share with us.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity.

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