General Ledger & Reporting Senior Accountant

Short Summary

General Ledger & Reporting Senior Accountant with Eurofins. Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant Hybrid | Full-time Ready to take the next step in your accounting career and move into a role with real ownership and influence? Join our international Shared Services Center and play a key role in driving financial excellence, leading processes, and supporting business-critical decisions. Your impact As a Senior GL &…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: General Ledger & Reporting Senior Accountant
• Organization: Eurofins
• Country / coverage: Portugal
• Location: Braga, Braga, Portugal
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-17
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant Hybrid | Full-time Ready to take the next step in your accounting career and move into a role with real ownership and influence? Join our international Shared Services Center and play a key role in driving financial excellence, leading processes, and supporting business-critical decisions. Your impact As a Senior GL & Reporting Accountant, you won’t just execute processes — you’ll own them, improve them, and help shape how finance operates across multiple entities. You’ll act as a trusted partner to both Finance and the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in everything you do. What you’ll be doing General Ledger Leadership & Month-End Close Lead and oversee General Ledger activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance Play a key role in the month-end close and financial reporting process Review and approve complex journal entries and accounting treatments End-to-End Accounting Ownership Supervise full accounting scope for assigned entities (AP, AR, Inventory, Treasury, Intercompany) Manage complex Fixed Assets processes and accounting scenarios Ensure high-quality financial data across all processes Reconciliations, Analysis & Insights Lead intercompany reconciliations and resolve complex discrepancies Own Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure full transparency Deliver meaningful P&L and Balance Sheet analysis to support decision-making Reporting, Tax & Compliance Own corporate reporting packages and ensure timely submissions (e.g., Cognos) Support and coordinate VAT, tax reporting, and audits Ensure full compliance with internal controls (ICS) and accounting standards Process Improvement & Transformation Identify, drive, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities Actively contribute to optimisation projects and finance transformation initiatives Standardise and enhance accounting processes across entities Stakeholder & Team Leadership Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, building strong, trust-based relationships Lead communication and resolution of complex issues Support, mentor, and guide junior team members Step in as backup to the Team Leader when needed Knowledge & Transition Management Act as a subject matter expert in GL processes Support transitions, knowledge transfer, and documentation improvements Ensure continuity and scalability of accounting operations What we’re looking for Experience & Education Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar 3.5+ years of experience in Record-to-Report (RtR) accounting Experience in SSC/BPO environments is a strong plus Leadership & Mindset Strong ownership and proactive problem-solving mindset Ability to lead complex topics independently Natural collaborator with strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment Technical Expertise Advanced knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) Strong experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g., Cognos) Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, automation, validation) Experience in audits, tax processes, and complex reconciliations Languages English (B2 or higher) Additional languages are a plus What we offer Hybrid working model Flexible working hours Structured onboarding and training program Competitive benefits package, including: Private medical care Meal vouchers Annual bonus Birthday day off Referral program Social events & team activities Plus, the opportunity to take real ownership, influence processes, and grow within an international and fast-evolving finance environment. Why join us? Because this is more than a Senior Accountant role — it’s a chance to lead, improve, and make a lasting impact on how finance operates at scale. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise matters and your voice is heard, we’d love to meet you. Be Part of the Transformation If you're excited by the idea of building something new , driving change , and growing with a purpose-driven company , Eurofins Business Services Portugal is the place for you. We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply…

Responsibilities

• Senior General Ledger & Reporting Accountant Hybrid | Full-time Ready to take the next step in your accounting career and move into a role with real ownership and influence?
• Join our international Shared Services Center and play a key role in driving financial excellence, leading processes, and supporting business-critical decisions.
• Your impact As a Senior GL & Reporting Accountant, you won’t just execute processes — you’ll own them, improve them, and help shape how finance operates across multiple entities.
• You’ll act as a trusted partner to both Finance and the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in everything you do.
• What you’ll be doing General Ledger Leadership & Month-End Close Lead and oversee General Ledger activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance Play a key role in the month-end close and financial reporting process Review and approve complex…
• Because this is more than a Senior Accountant role — it’s a chance to lead, improve, and make a lasting impact on how finance operates at scale.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Applicants should review the qualifications, experience requirements, documentation, location, and authorization requirements stated by Eurofins.
• Applicants should prepare the CV, profile, cover letter, portfolio, proposal, or supporting documents requested for this job.

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