Accountant Executive (Greek Appreciated)

Puig SL; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Puig SL, based in Barcelona, seeks an Accountant Executive (Greek Appreciated) to support global finance operations. You will manage month-end closes, balance sheet accuracy, cash forecasting, tax reporting, and statutory audits while collaborating with local controllers and external auditors.

The role requires 3–5 years’ accounting experience, a degree in accounting, and fluency in English; Greek is a plus. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• English required; Spanish preferred.
• Greek is an asset and IFRS knowledge is important.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing process & reporting.
• Balance sheet control and internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Cash planning with monthly forecasting.
• Taxes: tax obligations and tax reporting.
• Lead audit process with internal and external auditors; statutory reporting.
• Budgeting & forecasting for subsidiaries.

Skills

English language

Spanish language

Greek language

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Finance integration projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountant Executive (Greek Appreciated)

Barcelona, ES

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 (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.

Functions and Responsabilities

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. Greek is considered an asset.
• 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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