Senior Accountant - Temporary Position

Act with purpose. Innovate with care.

At Biocodex, we believe we can be global without being impersonal, demanding without being rigid, and innovative without losing sight of care.

As a human-sized pharmaceutical company, we operate with high standards, a strong team mindset, and a clear ambition: to create meaningful, lasting impact. Here, you can own your role, grow your expertise, and be fully yourself.

We are not looking for cookie-cutter profiles. We are looking for strong expertise, fresh thinking, and people who want to build something that matters.

As part of our Finance Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the continuity, accuracy, and reliability of our accounting and financial operations. This is a broad Senior Accountant role within a human-sized and dynamic affiliate, where responsibilities are shared and Finance works closely with all functions of the business. You will be reporting directly to the Chief of Operations.

You will work side by side with another Senior Accountant, with a structured handover to ensure a smooth transition and help you quickly understand our processes and environment.

While this is a temporary position, the scope is broad: you will take ownership of core accounting activities while also contributing to financial analysis, internal controls, process improvement, and cross-functional projects.

Own the accounting cycle - You will take ownership of key accounting activities and help ensure that our financial information remains accurate, complete, and compliant. You will:

• Manage general accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, and treasury activities.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closings, financial statements, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure tax compliance and the accuracy of accounting records in line with local regulations and internal procedures.

Analyze & strengthen our controls - Beyond accounting execution, you will also contribute to the quality and robustness of our Finance processes. You will:

• Analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts, investigate variances, and identify financial risks.
• Develop, document, and monitor internal controls to strengthen compliance and process reliability.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and timely information.

Work closely with the business - In a human-sized affiliate, Finance is connected to the rest of the organization. You will:

• Collaborate with different departments to understand operational activities and their financial implications.
• Act as a key Finance contact for internal teams and external partners, including auditors and tax advisors.
• Bring financial insights into cross-functional discussions and support informed decision-making.

Improve & contribute beyond accounting - We expect Finance to contribute not only to reporting the business, but also to improving how we operate. You will:

• Actively participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives beyond traditional accounting.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve Finance processes, tools, and reporting.
• Take initiative, challenge existing practices, and bring innovative ideas in an environment where your contribution has an influence.

The responsibilities above are indicative and may evolve according to business needs during the assignment.

• A relevant academic background in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Certified Accountant registered with the Portuguese Order of Certified Accountants (OCC).
• Solid professional experience in accounting, ideally in a Senior Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese accounting and tax requirements.
• Proven experience with month-end closing, statutory reporting, tax obligations, accounts payable and…