Accounting Executive

The Opportunity

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 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.

Functions and Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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. Additional languages are 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.

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