Statutory Accountant

Lisbon, Portugal

Statutory Accountant

  • 202506267
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Full time
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Description

About Us

WTW is an award-winning advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.

From the Titanic ship in 1912 to The Moon Buggy in 1971, WTW has a richness in [insurance] history dating back to 1828.

Our WTW Regional Delivery Hub based in the heart of Lisbon - encompasses a +175 strong global team of who deliver operational excellence through innovation and streamlined solutions every single day.

The Opportunity

As part of our growing finance community in Lisbon, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to WTW’s financial operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of our financial reporting, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Statutory Accounts Leadership: Oversee the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with local and international reporting standards.

Audit Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external auditors, managing timelines, documentation, and the delivery of audit materials.

Tax Support & Contribution: Collaborate closely with global and regional tax teams to provide accurate data, ensure compliance, and support tax reporting and filing activities.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a highly motivated professional with strong analytical and interpersonal skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll be a great fit if you have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting & Taxation, or Business Administration & Management
  • 4–8 years of experience in accounting
  • Fluency in English (mandatory)
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (mandatory), experience with Oracle (desirable)
  • Experience in audit and year-end accounts closing (desirable)
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • A proactive, organized, and process-oriented approach
  • A high sense of ownership and accountability for your work

What’s in it for you?

At WTW, you’ll join a motivating and dynamic team in an exciting, fast-growing European capital. Here’s what we offer:
Hybrid & flexible working – Choose between working from home or the office with flexible hours.
Competitive salary – Attractive, performance-based remuneration.
Global exposure – Work with international clients in a world-renowned consultancy.
Career growth – Fast-track your development with hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, and specialized training.
Collaborative culture – Work in a collegial, dynamic, and supportive team environment.
Team & corporate events – Celebrate successes and foster a strong community.

WTW is an equal opportunity employer

Unsolicited Contact

Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Willis Towers Watson are considered property of Willis Towers Watson and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Willis Towers Watson, any such agency must have an existing formal written agreement signed by an authorized Willis Towers Watson recruiter and an active working relationship with the organization. Resumes must be submitted according to our candidate submission process, which includes being actively engaged on the particular search. Likewise, for our authorized Recruitment Agencies/Search Firms, if the candidate submission process is not followed, no agency fees will be paid by Willis Towers Watson. Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to have your contact information saved for future consideration, please email: Agency.inquiries@willistowerswatson.com.

Our Offices

Our colleagues serve more than 140 countries and markets around the world. This gives a global dimension to everything we do and creates lots of exciting opportunities for you to collaborate and grow. Explore the map below to see where you career could take you.