General Accountant

Summary

Join Akuo, a leading independent renewable energy producer, as an Accountant and contribute to the financial operations of our global organization. You will be responsible for processing day-to-day transactions, checking entries, assisting in periodic closings, applying accounting standards, and supporting ERP deployment. This role requires strong accounting skills, IFRS knowledge, and excellent communication. The position offers a permanent contract with remote work options, along with benefits such as a lunch allowance, health insurance, and Coverflex. Ideally, candidates will have experience in auditing and fluency in both English and French. The position is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Requirements

• With a minimum of 3 years' higher education in accounting and management, you will have at least 5 years' experience in a similar role or in auditing, ideally with an accounting firm
• Knowledge of international IFRS standards is required for this position
• Languages mandatory: Fluent in English and ideally in French

Responsibilities

• Entering day-to-day transactions: bank charges, intercos, tax, payroll, acquisition/sale of securities, retirement/entry of fixed assets, etc
• Checking purchase and sale entries, mainly entered by the Back-Office department
• Participate in the preparation of periodic closings (quarterly and annual)
• Applying internal procedures and following accounting standards, while being a driving force in developing them
• Assisting in the accounting deployment of our ERP in other countries/entities
• Liaising with different stackholders (both internally and externally)
• Working on the statutory audit for entities within the scope

Benefits

• The position is open to remote work, up to 2 days per week
• Lunch allowance
• Health Insurance
• Coverflex