Accounting Specialist

SIX Group Services Ltd.; Las Rozas de Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Models

Personal Development

Agile Working Methods

Job summary

SIX Group Services Ltd. in Madrid is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the General Ledger team. You will process daily activities, close monthly/quarterly, and ensure IFRS and Spanish GAAP compliance across Spain and France.

The role requires strong analytical skills, degree in Finance & Accounting, 4 years in accounting or auditing, and experience with SAP, Excel, and reporting tools. English and Spanish fluency are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration with Finance & Accounting focus.
• Minimum 4 years in financial audit or accounting in an international group.
• Deep knowledge of Spanish GAAP, IFRS and consolidation.
• Strong Excel and SAP skills; experience with reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent English and Spanish written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Independently process and supervise daily closings and reporting for Spain and France.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and CNMV reports.
• Contribute to internal reporting and Group consolidation in line with standards.
• Support strategic projects and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

IFRS & Spanish GAAP

Excel

SAP

Bilingual EN/ES

Multinational experience

Education

Bachelor in Finance & Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

SAC

Job description

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Accounting Specialist

Madrid | Working form home up to 40% | Reference 8094

Are you passionate about finance? Do you have very good analytical skills to assess complex accounting issues under IFRS and Spanish GAAP? Do you have experience working in a multinational Group? If yes, this is the right place for you. As an Accounting Specialist you will be part of the General Ledger team in Spain. Your tasks will consist of processing and supervising daily business activities (accounting entries, mapping of interface data, reconciliation, etc.) of the entities of the SIX Group located in Spain and France. You will contribute to monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities and reporting of said entities and work closely with different departments and locations (in particular headquarter in Switzerland) to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, Spanish GAAP and SIX's standards.

What You Will Do

• independently process and supervise daily business and period-end closings. Prepare individual and consolidated financial statements (Cuentas Anuales), and other relevant financial and activity reports (CNMV) of the Spanish and French entities of the SIX Group.
• prepare internal reporting and support Group consolidation process. Develop and implement the accounting policies of BME and new applicable IFRS standards and/or services in line with the SIX Group accounting policies
• assess complex accounting matters under Spanish GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable legislation
• contribute to and/or lead strategic projects (e.g. restructuring, due diligence processes, PPAs, first consolidation of newly acquired companies or businesses, divestments, financial integration, impairment, etc.)

What You Bring

• university Degree in Business Administration and advanced education in Finance & Accounting (e.g. certified auditor)
• 4 years minimum experience in financial audit (Big 4 or consultancy sector preferably) or in a similar position related with accounting or financial reporting including month-end closing activities in an international Group operating in different locations
• in-depth expertise in Spanish GAAP, IFRS and consolidation. Knowledge about internal control systems and procedures will be highly valued
• good command of Excel and knowledge of SAP. Any experience with reporting tools (e.g. SAC, Power-BI) will be an advantage
• resilient, responsible, proactive, independent and honest personality interested in working on a customer-oriented team and open to work in a multi-cultural environment, having also strong analytical, time-management, communication and coordination skills
• proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

What We Offer

Flexible Work Models
We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive and fosters success.

Personal Development
You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.

Agile Working Methods
Whether through scrum or design thinking,
we solve exciting tasks together in teams.