Country Accountant – RTR

Lisbon - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care Ostomy Care Continence Care and Infusion Care. With more than 10000 colleagues we provide our products and services in around 90 countries united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatecs revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit

Position Overview
The main purpose of the role is to act as an independent accounting expert ensuring the delivery of all accounting and reporting processes in scope. The person is fully responsible for the completeness of books and for the timely and correct reporting of accounting figures for the assigned entity(ies).

Key Responsibilities

Perform accounting and reporting tasks (incl. audit) in line with defined processes standard operating procedures and work instructions update process documentations as required
Execute period-end tasks for assigned entity(ies) perform reconciliation and clearing of accounts report actuals in the reporting system in a timely manner and meet quality targets
Secure compliance according to internal procedures and legislation support the Senior Country Accountant in the preparation of the financial statements and tax reporting obligations
Escalate issues and concerns to the RTR Team Lead and propose remediating actions
Proactively assist the RTR Team Lead to identify any areas of improvement to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes and lead the implementation of improvement initiatives of medium level of complexity
Support cross-process and cross-function cooperation required to achieve overall goals for GBS
Drive the resolution of queries raised by employees managers finance partners & other internal and external stakeholders build good relationships with stakeholders
Actively support GL associates

Key Requirements

Minimum 4 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Experience in working with IFRS and local standards
Experience in Tax (Direct and Indirect) accounting and compliance is an advantage
Knowledge of Technology: MS Office SAP is an advantage
Strong communication skills
Mature attitude towards challenges and problem solving - being able to work with limited guidance and able to determine the information needed to resolve issues manage pressure effectively and cope well with setbacks
Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities including self-study/research needed to execute the same
Being able to work to tight deadlines and changing priorities
Continuous improvement mindset
Team player
English is a required language

Qualifications/Education

Masters degree in Finance/Accounting
Additional accounting certification is a plus

Dimensions

Company information

Convatec Group supporting 1-2 entities/global processes

Principle Contacts

Internal - GBS teams Controllers Finance business partners Global Tax and Transfer pricing specialists Corporate and market commercial teams

External Auditors external providers

Travel Requirements

Position may involve travel up to 5% of the time mostly within the region. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Working Conditions

Hybrid working 1 day per week in the office driven by business requirements as Convatec has a flexible approach to office working
Competitive remuneration package
Modern office in the city centre
International exposure and opportunity to learn from accounting experts
High performance through teamwork with a collaborative spirit across the organization at all levels
Inspiring purpose is the driver of everything we do

Local workplace laws and statutes apply.

Special Factors

Occasional requirement to work on bank holidays as per the Group Reporting Calendar.

At Convatec were pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If youre ready to make a real impact apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race religion creed color national origin nationality citizenship ancestry sex age marital status physical or mental disability affectional or sexual orientation gender identity military or veteran status genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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About ConvatecPioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care Ostomy Care Continence Care and Infusion Care. ...