About the Company
A leading multinational company in the pharmaceutical sector is strengthening its Finance & Accounting operations in Lisbon. As part of the organization’s Global Business Services (GBS), the Lisbon hub plays a key role in supporting several European markets and ensuring high-quality financial processes across the region.
To support the Accounts Payable activities for the DACH region, the company is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant (m/f/d) to join a growing and collaborative international team.
Your New Role
As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will provide essential support to AP operations, acting as a backup for the German entities and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and related financial tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
Processing Accounts Payable tasks for several European entities;
Receipt, review and audit of invoices;
Entering, checking and posting invoices with and without Purchase Order (PO);
Managing accruals and performing account reconciliations;
Verifying invoice validation results in the VIM tool and proceeding according to workflow;
Liaising with requesters for goods receipt confirmation when required;
Handling discrepancies and routing invoices for approval as needed;
Supporting payment run activities when required;
Ensuring correct application of accounting standards and internal controls;
Maintaining vendor accounts and ensuring accuracy of postings;
Participating in process optimization and improvement initiatives;
Collaborating with internal stakeholders across Europe and supporting project-related activities.
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field.
5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance & Accounting;
Experience in GBS/Shared Service environments (highly valued);
Solid knowledge of accounting principles and cost/performance accounting;
Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes;
Background in Accounting is essential — ability to interpret validations, identify errors and ensure compliant postings.
Experience in SAP S/4HANA (mandatory)
German and English fluency (mandatory). Other European languages are a strong advantage.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability;
Curious, proactive, and oriented toward continuous improvement;
Strong team spirit, willingness to support colleagues and collaborate across cultures;
Ability to work under pressure and manage several priorities.
What the Company Offers
Permanent contract with a competitive annual gross salary;
Attractive Meal allowance; Annual performance bonus; Health insurance (including oncology coverage) and personal accident insurance; Pension fund;
Hybrid working model;
Modern offices with snacks and collaborative areas;
Solid growth environment and long-term progression opportunities.
Next Step
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your updated CV. If you are looking for a different kind of professional challenge, contact us to discuss other career opportunities — always with complete confidentiality.