Accounting Executive

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Accounting manager and as part of Global Finance Services located in Barcelona, s/he will be responsible for supporting a company or group of companies on all financial matters.

We are seeking a general accountant to be responsible for supporting and overseeing the general ledgers as well as key financial information. S/he will act as the single point of contact for Local Controllers, assisting them to ensure all financial requirements and policies are properly applied within the companies under his/her scope.

Functions and Responsibilities

Monthly closing process & Reporting

• Execute all accounting activities related to month, quarter and year end close

• Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with the closing procedures and group accounting rules

• Manage quarterly Inter-Company reconciliation

• Prepare, verify and submit group reporting

Balance Sheet control

• Ensure Balance Sheet statement contains reliable and accurate information according with Group and Statutory standards

• Internal control activities required to ensure compliance with Group policies

Cash planning

• Monthly cash forecasting and deviations analysis

Taxes

• Responsible for timely accomplishment of all company tax obligations and tax reporting

• Tax Accounting

Responsible for Audit process and Statutory Reporting

• Lead audit process with internal and external auditors

• Maintain a second set of accounting books to ensure Statutory Reporting according with accounting local standards

Budgeting & Forecasting process

• Balance Sheet and Cash budgeting and forecasting

• Support local controller on subsidiary planning, budgeting & forecasting process

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master degree in Accounting.

• Languages: English required, Spanish preferred but not mandatory. Additional languages are considered an asset.

• Competencies:

  • Flexible and adaptable to changes
  • Autonomous
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Process improvement
  • Experience in Finance integration projects
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment

• Specific Knowledge required: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, solid understanding of IFRS standards.

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• Una cultura de trabajo emprendedora, creativa y acogedora

• Oportunidades de aprendizaje y desarrollo

• Una empresa internacional con muchas oportunidades de crecimiento profesional

• Un paquete competitivo de compensación y beneficios