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Powerdot

Location:
Portugal, Lisbon

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

As a Accounts Payable Specialist you will join the Finance Operations team and take key ownership of the AP function, with a mix of transactional, analytical and process‐ improvement responsibilities.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process: receive invoices from multiple supplier channels, register them in accordance with group accounting policies and local fiscal/regulatory rules
Ensure timely and accurate registration of employee expense claims and reimbursements (including travel expense and corporate credit‐card transactions)
Execute payment postings and match allocations to relevant invoices
Maintain supplier master data: verify and update supplier information and bank details, ensure compliance with group policies and local jurisdiction requirements
Reconcile supplier statements, proactively identify and investigate discrepancies or unresolved issues
Monitor invoice approval workflows, track outstanding invoices or payments, and drive resolution of root causes
Review existing AP processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support/track key OKRs and KPIs
Assist with month-end close activities: cut-off, review of pending items, vendor G/L reconciliation, and reporting
Actively participate in AP projects (e.g., automation, process standardisation, system enhancements) and collaborate cross-functionally

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or equivalent
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role – ideally within a Shared Services Centre, multi-location / multi-jurisdiction Europe context
Solid knowledge of best-practice AP operations and full end-to-end process understanding
Experience with VAT across multiple jurisdictions would be a strong plus
Familiarity with OCR (optical character recognition) or automated invoice scanning tools integrated with ERP systems
Comfortable working within a ticket-based workflow (e.g., Jira) or similar service-desk platform
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
additional languages (French, Spanish, or Polish) are highly valued
Strong Excel skills, including the ability to design and maintain automated spreadsheet models (e.g., structured templates, dynamic dashboards) to support the end-to-end AP function, are highly valued
Proven hands-on experience working with major ERP systems (e.g. SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) within the accounts payable domain – including invoice posting, supplier master data setup, payment processing, inter-entity integrations, and month-end AP close routines. Experience in configuring or supporting AP workflows, automation modules, and reporting within these systems is a significant advantage
A mindset oriented to controls, accuracy, timely delivery, and continuous enhancement of the AP function
Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and service providers
Good team player

Nice to have:

Polish, Spanish or French (nice-to-have)
Experience with VAT across multiple jurisdictions would be a strong plus
additional languages (French, Spanish, or Polish) are highly valued
Experience in configuring or supporting AP workflows, automation modules, and reporting within these systems is a significant advantage

What we offer:

Private health insurance coverage
Gym membership to help you stay active
Flexible working hours: you own your time
Annual offsite where we celebrate the year’s achievements and spend quality time together
Regular team-building events with your local teammates
English Training as English is our language used to connect with all markets and teams
Free office snacks and unlimited coffee & Meal allowance for every worked day
Special discounts for charging your electric vehicle

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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