Senior Accountant Lead

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• 10-12 years of progressive experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Previous experience within a Big 4 Audit practice is highly preferred.
• Experience within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting and statutory accounting requirements.
• Experience managing internal and external audits.
• Experience in regulated industries is considered an asset.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• ERP experience (Navision).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Spanish & English fluent

The Senior Accountant Lead is responsible for leading and executing the day-to-day accounting activities of the Spanish entity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and a robust control environment. The role acts as the accounting subject matter expert, supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, statutory reporting, audits, and accounting-related projects. The Senior Accountant Lead partners closely with local and Group Finance teams to ensure high-quality financial reporting and compliance with corporate policies.

• Coordinate and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group reporting timelines.
• Ensure the preparation of statutory and management financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and new business initiatives.
• Prepare and document technical accounting assessments and accounting position papers.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Collaborate closely with Controlling, Consolidation, Treasury, and Business teams to ensure high-quality financial reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify accounting risks and support remediation actions when required Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members where applicable.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and Group Tax teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies and strategic objectives.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements
• Act as the accounting subject matter expert for the Spanish entity.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality execution of accounting processes and reporting deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members when applicable.
• Collaborate with Group Finance teams to ensure alignment with reporting requirements and accounting policies.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, process optimization, and system enhancements.

Permanent Regular

• Technical Competencies
• Accounting Expertise
• IFRS & Local GAAP Knowledge
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Audit Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

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