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Accounting Executive

On-site in Barcelona·Added 9 days ago

Puig

46 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Puig doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Education : Bachelor's degree or Master degree in Accounting.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Una cultura de trabajo emprendedora, creativa y acogedora
  • Oportunidades de aprendizaje y desarrollo
  • Una empresa internacional con muchas oportunidades de crecimiento profesional
  • Un paquete competitivo de compensación y beneficios

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. 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.

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 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.
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