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Accountant Executive

On-site in Barcelona·Added 6 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Puig

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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. Greek is 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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • An entrepreneurial, creative, and welcoming work culture
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • An international company with many professional growth opportunities
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package

The role

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 (preferred with greek knowledge) 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.

What you'll do

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

About Puig

Puig is a global fashion and fragrance conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company operates across three core business areas: Beauty & Fashion (brands like Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Paco Rabanne), Fragrance, and a growing portfolio of licensed and owned brands. With a presence in over 150 countries and a workforce of thousands, Puig is one of the largest players in the prestige beauty and fragrance industry worldwide.

Puig has a significant and strategic presence in Spain, with its global headquarters in Barcelona and additional offices in Madrid. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering graduate programs, finance, IT, marketing, and supply chain roles. For international professionals, Puig offers a multicultural, English-friendly work environment within a Spanish-rooted, family-owned company, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in the heart of the Spanish fashion and beauty ecosystem.

Industry
Luxury
Founded
1914
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
puig.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Global HQ in Barcelona means many roles are based in Spain, offering a direct route for international hires to relocate to Spain.
  • The working language in many teams is English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Puig owns and manages global luxury brands, offering international career mobility within the group.
  • The company has a structured graduate program (e.g., HR, Media, Finance) that sponsors visas and relocation support.
  • Spain's tech and creative sectors are growing, and Puig's Barcelona HQ is a hub for digital, data, and media roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Puig is a Home of Love Brands within a family company that promotes well-being, trust, and self-expression while leaving a better world. For over a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a benchmark in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands in Fragrances and Fashion, Makeup, and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people's emotions and have a global team of over 13,000 professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and net revenues of 5,042 million euros in 2025, and guided by strong values and a commitment to sustainability, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate, and express who they are.

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Location

Puig · Barcelona

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