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Accounting Team Leader

Hybrid in Alcobendas·Added yesterday (last checked 13 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Salary: €45,000 - €48,000 a year
About €2,720 - €2,860 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Alcobendas
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience in Cash Accounting and ERP SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Previous experience leading or coordinating accounting teams.
Between 5 and 8 years of experience in Cash Accounting, bank reconciliations, and accounting closings.
Mandatory experience with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA.
Experience working with Treasury Management Systems (TMS).
Ability to communicate with different business areas and stakeholders.
Analytical profile, oriented towards continuous improvement and process optimization.

Languages

Very high English level (C1)
Fluent English level (minimum C1).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary range: €45,000 - €48,000 + 15% Variable
Hybrid remote work model.
Medical insurance, Life insurance.
International project with career progression and professional development possibilities.
Management of a specialized team within the finance area.
Dynamic, collaborative multinational environment oriented towards continuous improvement.

If you believe your profile fits, do not hesitate to apply!

The role

Important multinational company, located in Madrid, is looking for an Accounting Team Leader to lead an international accounting team and ensure the correct execution of financial processes within a global environment.

Important multinational company, located in Madrid, is looking for an Accounting Team Leader to lead an international accounting team and ensure the correct execution of financial processes within a global environment.

The position offers the opportunity to participate in continuous improvement projects, process automation, and collaboration with financial teams from different countries, contributing to the standardization and optimization of accounting operations.

What you'll do

Drive continuous improvement, optimization, and automation initiatives for financial processes.
Supervise and develop the accounting team, fostering autonomy, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
Monitor incidents, pending items, and reconciliation differences, ensuring their resolution in a timely and proper manner.
Act as the main interlocutor with finance, treasury, audit, systems, and other internal stakeholders.
Define and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational controls to ensure service quality.
Ensure the correct execution of bank reconciliations, monthly closings, and accounting entries related to treasury.
Participate in implementation and improvement projects for financial and treasury management tools.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Standardize accounting procedures and criteria across different business units and geographies.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.