Accounting Executive

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Puig Deutschland GmbH, based in Barcelona, seeks a General Accountant to support the general ledgers and act as a single point of contact for Local Controllers, ensuring financial policies are applied across subsidiaries.

The role covers month-end close, balance sheet controls, cash planning, taxes, audit support, and budgeting with a focus on accuracy and process improvement in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. English is required; Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master in Accounting.
• English required; Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office; IFRS knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Monthly closing, reporting, and group consolidation.
• Balance sheet control and internal control activities.
• Monthly cash forecasting and variance analysis.
• Tax obligations and tax reporting responsibilities.
• Lead internal and external audit processes for statutory reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with local controllers.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Educación

Bachelor or Master in Accounting

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.
• 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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