Accounts Payable Accounting Leader

Lisbon, Portugal

Accounts Payable Accounting Leader

  • 202506321
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Full time
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Description

WTW is a leading consulting, brokerage, and solutions firm with a history dating back to 1828. From the Titanic in 1912 to supporting the Moon Buggy in 1971, we have a legacy of transforming risks into growth opportunities.

 

This role will lead Accounts Payables processes and team, managing the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely, accuracy and compliance with company policies and local accounting and taxes rules. 

This person will contact suppliers, check invoices and coordinate supplier payments. Will also be responsible for running, checking and accounting the interfaces between systems. Support the accounts reconciliation and month end tasks.

 

The Role

  • Accounts Payables Leader
  • Improve, monitor and control the accounts payable processes to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks
  • Resolve supplier queries, reconcile supplier payments and ensure supplier payments in compliance with agreed payment terms
  • Accounts reconciliation support
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Support on month-end accounting deliverables
  • Support with additional tasks when required
  • Collaborate with colleagues across finance team and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

The Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting and Taxation or Business Administration and Management
  • 5-8 years of experience in accounting
  • proficient in English (mandatory)
  • proficient in MS-Excel (mandatory)
  • Oracle experience
  • ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • problem solving and analytical skills
  • pro-active 
  • organized

Unsolicited Contact

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