Senior Accountant - ME Lisbon Lisboa

Senior Accountant - ME Lisbon (Meliá Hotels International)

Meliá Hotels International—an international hospitality group—invites applications for the Senior Accountant position at its ME Lisbon location in Lisbon, Portugal. The role supports the Treasury department by managing accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring compliance with hotel management regulations and improving financial accuracy.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant reports to the Head of Treasury and collaborates closely with other hotel finance functions. Key duties include invoice processing, employee expense management, supplier balance reconciliation, payment proposal preparation in SAP, and supporting cash‑handling operations.

Responsibilities

• Register and process all types of invoices, applying applicable taxes and following procedures based on invoice type.
• Validate employee expense reports and prepare payments when required.
• Reconcile supplier balances and monthly statements, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and record payment proposals in SAP and execute payments via banking platforms when necessary.
• Assist in managing Accounts Receivable, including invoice registration and applying incoming collections.
• Support hotel cash‑handling operations, reconciling front‑desk drops and investigating discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in invoice registration and financial operations.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Effective problem‑solving, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels.
• Working knowledge of SAP is desirable, with a strong willingness to further develop the skill.

Benefits

• My MeliáRewards: exclusive loyalty benefits.
• My MeliáBenefits: flexible compensation and discounts on a wide variety of products and services, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Opportunity to work in several countries and become part of an extended global family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Meliá Hotels International is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment for candidates regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, or age. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.