Overview
Accounting Specialist Jobs in Lisbon, Portugal at Volkswagen Financial Services Portugal
Title: Accounting Specialist
Company: Volkswagen Financial Services Portugal
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Who is Volkswagen Financial Services?
It's been more than 70 years since Volkswagen Financial Services AG financed the first Volkswagen vehicles in Germany in 1949. A lot has changed since then, but our core goal hasn't: ensuring we meet the mobility needs of the people.
Volkswagen Financial Services today operates in 48 markets through its various subsidiaries, shareholdings, and joint ventures. Volkswagen Financial Services is the largest provider of automotive financial services worldwide.
At VWFS we are proud to foster a gender-equal workplace, where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and perform accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and reliability of financial information.
- Support audits (internal and external), ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial analysis and decision-making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance and accounting function.
- We believe that the right profile for this job should have /be:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, treasury or similar roles.
- Experience in Banking and/or Insurance sectors.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS prefer
- red).
- Experience in financial controls, reconciliations, and closing processes.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) is a plus.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
- Knowledge of automation and data tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, or Copilot is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
What we Offer:
- Long-term contract.
- Competitive package including private health insurance, life insurance and meal allowance (pay by mealcard).
- Bonuses and benefits depending on performance.
- Schooling allowance and pension scheme.
- Incredible and unique annual company events.
- Opportunity to work on an international project and be part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
- Solid performance evaluation and career management methodologies.
- Continuous training – technical and behavioral development.
