General Ledger Accountant

Safetykleen is a global leader in industrial cleaning and surface treatment solutions, helping businesses improve safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance through innovative and sustainable service and we are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance team and support our continued growth in a dynamic, multinational environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with Corporate and Controlling.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting roles, including:
• Monthly and annual closing activities
• General Accounting: account reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation, provisions, accruals, and corrections
• P&L analysis: variance analysis, cost monitoring, margin validation, and support to Controlling
• Accounts Payable (AP): vendor management, invoice validation, payment preparation, reconciliations, and balance follow-up
• Experience in a multinational environment or interaction with Shared Service Centers is a plus

Key Responsibilities

1. Monthly and Annual Closing

• Execute monthly and yearly accounting close in line with corporate deadlines
• Prepare monthly journals (accruals, reclassifications, provisions)
• Review balance sheet accounts and perform reconciliations

2. General Accounting

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards
• Maintain accurate, consistent, and auditable accounting records
• Support internal and external audits
• Perform inventory analysis and interpret variances

3. P&L Analysis

• Review monthly financial performance
• Explain significant variances versus budget and previous periods
• Interact with FP&A teams and department managers

4. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments
• Monitor discrepancies, credit notes, and reconciliations
• Identify and implement AP process improvements when needed
• Preparation and analysis of Purchase Orders (POs)

5. Compliance & Internal Control

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax, and legal requirements
• Continuously improve internal controls and accounting processes

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (D365 or similar)
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• Solid understanding of IFRS and Portuguese tax legislation
• Ability to prepare corporate financial reporting

Soft Skills

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multinational teams

Languages

• Fluent English C1 level (written and spoken) - essential for reporting, corporate interaction, and audits
• Spanish is a plus

Location:

Azeitão HQ