Accountant

Overview

Verisure (in Portugal known as Securitas Direct) is seeking a talented, innovative, hands‑on and passionate Accountant to join our Shared Services Center Team, with colleagues in France, Norway, Ireland and UK. The role will report to the Shared Services Center Manager and will be based in Lisbon.

Strategic Context and Value Proposition

On the back of extraordinary growth we aim to strengthen our Shared Services Center team and further develop the Accounting function. This Accountant will be a key member of the team and play a critical role to achieve this objective.

Responsibilities

• Cost analysis
• Accruals and reconciliation on reports
• Fixed assets
• HFM and Oracle reports
• Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Review and assure proper classification of cost center and accounts on journal entries
• Weekly and month‑end closing procedures including reconciliation report
• Assist manager and peers on daily activity
• Perform ad hoc accounts payable and procurement duties as required
• Collaboration with local finance specialists to accounting, tax, annual reports etc. to ensure adherence to local legislation

Location

The position will be based in Lisbon (Portugal).

Reports and Organization Structure

This position will report directly to the Shared Services Center Manager, based in Lisbon.

Candidate Profile

• Education degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Business with deep understanding of accounting and financial concepts (qualified accountant ideal)
• Strong interest for Accounting
• Experienced professional with approx. 5 yrs track‑record within accounting in an international environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced international environment
• Methodical and high attention to detail
• Enjoys working with a variety of IT systems
• Organized and with an appetite for improving existing processes
• An enthusiastic and high energy individual with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
• Humble and team‑player

Strong Fit with our Company DNA

• Passionate in everything we do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable…
• Committed to making a difference: When we say we will do something…
• Always innovating: We believe that innovation can be big or small…
• Winning as a team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths…
• With trust & responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success…

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance