AP Accountant Oeiras

AP Accountant
Oeiras
Oeiras, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal

Verisure (in Portugal known as Securitas Direct) is seeking a talented,
- on and passionate Senior AP Accountant to strengthen our France-based Finance Team. The role will report to the Shared Services Center Manager and will be based in Lisbon.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in the leading provider of professionally monitored alarms for residential households and small businesses in Europe & Latam. It offers exposure to a wide variety of accounting topics and
- building activities.

The company’s success depends on its people, and it invests in them every day. Working with Verisure means being part of an
- leading,
- class company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Strategic context and value proposition

Over the past years, Verisure has experienced exceptional and resilient financial performance with a long track record of
- digit growth, driven by innovation, a sophisticated Go-To-Market approach, and a replicable expansion business model. Our management team supports the next phase of growth with a robust business plan for value creation.

In light of this growth, we aim to strengthen our Shared Services Center team and further develop the Accounting function. The Senior AP Accountant will be a key member of this team and play a critical role in achieving these objectives.

Responsibilities include, among others:

• P2P process: receiving and processing invoices, ensuring communication with all stakeholders
• Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Review and ensure proper classification of cost center and accounts on POs
• Weekly and
  - end closing procedures, including aging reports
• Process payments
• Assist manager and peers with daily activities
• Perform ad hoc Accounts Payable and Procurement duties as required
• Reconcile AP accounts monthly
• Collaborate with local finance specialists on accounting, tax, and annual reports to ensure compliance with local legislation

Location

The position is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Reporting and organizational structure

This role reports hierarchically to the Shared Services Center Manager in Lisbon and functionally to the Head of AP team in Antony, Paris.

Experience and qualifications

This role is critical for Verisure’s growth and organizational transformation, aiming for centralization and automation within the Shared Services Center. We seek a self-starter and high potential / top performer with a blend of accounting knowledge and a proactive business mindset.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business with a strong understanding of financial concepts (qualified accountant preferred)
• Strong interest in Accounting
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in accounting within an international environment
• Fluent in written and spoken French

Competencies

• Ability to work in a
  - paced international environment
• Methodical with high attention to detail
• Enjoys working with various IT systems
• Organized with a desire to improve processes
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
• Humble and a team player

Company DNA

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Driven to delight customers and make an impact quickly.
• Committed to Making a Difference: Deliver with excellence, be accountable, and operate with discipline.
• Always Innovating: Think differently, learn continuously, and take risks.
• Winning as a Team: Leverage strengths, develop capabilities, and collaborate.
• With Trust & Responsibility: Operate with integrity, humility, honesty, and deep expertise.