R2R (Record-to-Report) Specialist

In 1966 , in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.

Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services , supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries , we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose : to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! Seven years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS) , our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data , supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

R2R Specialist

⚙What will you do?

The activities within the remit of the R2R team include:

Management Accounting:

• Ensure Management accounting procedures are completed according to closing calendar
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, ESSC processes and internal controls
• Complete accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing explanation for significant movements and following up on actions post management review
• Manage internal queries
• Execute controls on the work output quality
• Support internal and external audits
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Identify process harmonization and improvement opportunities
• Support the integration of new team members by delivering complete knowledge transfer
• Prepare and Approve analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts activity
• Process and Approve month-end adjustments (accruals and prepayments) as required to support financial closing & reporting

Intercompany:

• Ensure Management accounting procedures are completed according to closing calendar
• Accounts Payable Processing - includes posting invoices based on the intercompany process
• Accounts Receivable Processing - includes preparing and posting outgoing invoices
• Monthly intercompany reconciliation – confirming balances with trading partners
• Prepare and Approve accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing explanation for significant movements
• Manage internal queries
• Execute regular controls on the work output quality
• Support internal and external audits
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Identify process harmonization and improvement opportunities
• Support the integration of new team members by delivering complete knowledge transfer

Fixed Assets:

• Create and maintain capital investments projects and its budgets
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the accounting system
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed
• Generate monthly depreciation postings, review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
• Support the transfer of Assets Under Construction balances to the Fixed Assets sub-ledger through close co-ordination with local business
• Produce monthly and annual Fixed Assets account reports to the business
• Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management/business
• Assist the business on periodic physical counts of fixed assets
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger
• Prepare quarterly account reconciliations on Blackline to ensure accuracy and compliance of reported Fixed Asset balances
• Support internal and external audits
• Manage internal queries
• Execute regular controls on the work output quality
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Identify process harmonization and improvement opportunities
• Support the integration of new team members by delivering complete knowledge transfer

🤙 What you'll need to succeed?

• Relevant professional experience
• Good Organizational skills
• Collaboration: accountability, integrity and ethical values
• Strong Teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to changes, and to always strive for quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks in parallel
• Support to other departments and external stakeholders
• Effective business writing and professional communication skills
• Ability to work in an international global work environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Technical proficiency with SAP, HFM and MS Office
• Costumer Focus Mindset: internal & external client service oriented
• Graduate in one of the areas: Economics, Management, Audit, Accounting
• Good command of verbal and written English. French is highly valued.
• Proactive, responsive and action orientated
• Capacity / ability to achieve established KPI's

🎉 What we have to offer you?

• Hybrid working model;
• Flexible working hours;
• Health & Life Insurance;
• Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
• Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
• Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
• Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
• Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

📩 Apply now! Send your CV to Recruitment.

SBS.Portugal@sodexo.com with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers .

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

🔒 Data Privacy:

We respect your privacy. Your personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes, processed under GDPR regulations, and treated confidentially. For further details, contact privacy.sbs@sodexo.com.