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On-site in Barcelona·Added 5 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)
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Our summary
- Hours
- Jornada intensiva in summer
- Work mode
- On-site, Barcelona
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan
Visa options
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Business Studies, necessary to deeply understand financial and accounting information.
Minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions, to bring autonomy and judgment from the start.
Advanced Excel skills, essential for data analysis and report preparation.
Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, dashboards), to turn financial data into useful information.
Analytical skills, results orientation, and attention to detail, key for an international financial control role.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly, facilitating decision-making.
Nice to have
Previous experience in financial auditing (valuable), as it provides an analytical and rigorous view of financial control.
Experience with ERPs such as Odoo or SAP (valuable), especially in multinational environments.
English: valuable for this position.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Flexible compensation: transportation, meals, health insurance, childcare voucher, and training, to adapt your benefits to your needs.
OCA Benefits: access to a discount portal for leisure, travel, fashion, and much more.
OCA Campus: continuous training so you can keep developing your professional skills.
Open communication culture with Happyforce, social initiatives with LOCAL Initiative, and a referral program Recommend OCA.
The role
Are you motivated by having a global business vision and participating in strategic decision-making at an international level? Are you looking for an environment where financial analysis has real impact and you can continue growing professionally?
At OCA we want to bring in an International Controller who contributes to ensuring the reliability of the financial information of our international subsidiaries and helps ensure nothing is left to chance in the economic management of the group.
You will be a key piece in the control, analysis, and improvement of financial information for the group's companies at an international level, providing rigor, analytical vision, and improvement proposals that help make decisions with confidence.
What you'll do
You will control and review the correct allocation of income and costs for the group's companies to ensure the reliability of financial information.
You will monitor accounts receivable and work in progress, helping to anticipate deviations and risks.
You will plan and coordinate monthly closings, ensuring that financial information is available in a timely and accurate manner.
You will analyze variances between reporting and statutory accounting, providing clear and actionable conclusions.
You will propose improvements to financial reporting, making information more useful for decision-making.
You will develop and implement internal controls, contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes.
You will provide accounting support to the group's companies and collaborate on the preparation of consolidated annual accounts.
You will participate in the implementation of ERP systems in subsidiaries, contributing your financial knowledge and process vision.
You will create financial dashboards that enable a clear and visual reading of economic information.
How you'll work
Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Intensive working day in July, August, and on all eves of public holidays. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off.
Hiring process
Application
Video questions
In your own time · Not every role
Asynchronous recorded answers, requested only when the vacancy requires them.
Interview
With a recruiter specialised in your area
You pick the interview slot that suits your availability.
Predictive Index
Online test · Not every role
A short profile assessment; not mandatory but can help you stand out.
- Response time varies by position, but every applicant receives an answer.
- Every vacancy has a direct chat with OCA Global recruiters.
- Candidates rate the process afterwards, whether or not selected.
About OCA Global
OCA Global is a multinational company specializing in inspection, certification, and testing services across a wide range of industries including industrial, construction, energy, and technology sectors. With a global workforce of thousands of employees, the company operates in over 60 countries, providing services such as quality assurance, risk prevention, and regulatory compliance. Their services span from technical inspections of pressure equipment and welding to ISO management system audits and IT scheme audits.
In Spain, OCA Global has a significant presence with offices in Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona) and other locations, offering a wide range of roles from technical inspectors and auditors to IT administrators and Salesforce developers. The company is known for its strong focus on training and development, offering internships and junior positions, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to start or advance their careers in the certification and inspection industry in Spain.
- Industry
- Inspection
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès and 10 more
Good to know if you are moving
- OCA Global offers a structured training path with many junior and internship positions, ideal for international professionals entering the Spanish job market.
- The company operates in over 60 countries, providing opportunities for international mobility and a diverse, multicultural work environment.
- Many roles require Spanish language proficiency, but there are also technical and IT positions (e.g., Salesforce developer) where English may be sufficient.
- The company provides formal training and certification pathways in areas like ISO management systems and technical inspections, valuable for career development.
- Spain offices are located in several cities including Barcelona, Madrid, and Andalusia, offering positions across the country.
In their own words
About the company & team
You will be part of a close-knit and collaborative team, with open communication and constant support.
You will have real growth opportunities within the Controlling department and internal mobility within the group.
You will work in a dynamic and international environment, with direct impact on the group's economic management.
Additional information
At OCA Global, we work with a clear purpose:
Leave nothing to chance. Guarantee maximum safety and trust in people's daily lives through responsible management.
We are an international group specialized in inspection, testing, consulting, training, and certification, with a global presence and a close, responsible way of working focused on delivering real value to society.
👉 If you are excited about contributing your financial knowledge in an international and purposeful environment, we want to meet you.
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