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General Accountant fluent in Greek and English

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 6 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Other languages
Greek
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Flexible working hours: start time between 7:30 and 10:00
  • Hybrid work policy: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
  • Subsidized canteen offering a full menu for €3.60 (deducted directly from payroll).
  • On-site gym, plus guided classes outside working hours for €18/month.
  • Parking available.
  • Flexible compensation plan including private health insurance, transport card, and childcare vouchers (paid through payroll).
  • Pension plan with Banco Santander (fully transferable to the employee upon departure).
  • Employee e-shop with discounts on company products.
  • Christmas gift box with company products valued at over €1,000.
  • Remote work allowance of €200 during the first month.

The role

We are seeking a General Accountant fluent in Greek and English

  • General Accountant fluent in Greek and English
  • Great opportunity to boost your career!

What you'll do

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

We are seeking a general accountant with Greek to be responsible for supporting and supervising general ledger as well as main financial information. S/he will be the single point of contact for Local Controllers, assisting them to ensure financial criteria are properly followed in the companies under his/her responsibility.

Your challengesMonthly 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 statements contain reliable and accurate information according to Group and Statutory standards.

Liquidity 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

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar position
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Accounting.
  • Languages: Spanish, English fluently spoken. Greek fluently spoken.
  • Competencies:
    • Flexible and motivated
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
    • Autonomous
    • Strong communication and analytical skills
    • Adaptable to changes
  • Specific Knowledge required: Mastering SAP and MS Office. Knowledge of European accounting rules is preferred.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Industry
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About the company & team

Our client is a Spanish multinational company headquartered in Barcelona, specializing in the fashion and fragrance industry.

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