Controller Assistant

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Viladecans; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company Spain, S.L. is seeking a Finance Controlling professional to support accounting, tax and treasury activities. You will ensure accurate financial records, manage banking processes, and assist with month-end close in a multinational environment.

You will work with ERP systems, Excel and Power BI, contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with local GAAP and Unilever policies. This role requires collaboration across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or accounting is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in Finance controlling, with tax and accounting exposure.
• SOX and IFRS knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to work across different cultures and countries.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting tasks and monthly closings.
• Support treasury activities: cash movements and payments.
• Assist in banking relationship management and account administration.
• Support VAT, PIT, CIT and local tax obligations preparation.
• Prepare documents for statutory and internal financial reporting.
• Contribute to internal controls, SOX compliance and process improvements.
• Coordinate transition from Local to Regional Controlling and define future operating model.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

ERP systems

MS Excel

Power BI

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The Role

This role exists to provide support to Controlling team in the accounting, tax and treasury activities of Magnum Ice Cream Company Spain, S.L., ensuring that financial records, banking processes, tax obligations, and month-end close activities are executed accurately, within established deadlines, and in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Key Responsibilities include the following:

General Accounting

• Perform and review accounting entries in the ERP system (SAP or others).
• Perform monthly account reconciliations (suppliers, customers, financial accounts, general expenses).
• Support the monthly and annual closing processes.
• Maintain accounting documentation in an orderly and audit-ready manner.

Treasury Support

• Manage cash movements, transfers, and payments.
• Follow up on receivables and payables, working with the Credit Control team when required.
• Monitor banking incidents and coordinate their resolution.

Banking Management and Relationship with Financial Institutions

• Support the opening, modification, and closure of corporate bank accounts.
• Monitor bank authorizations, digital access, and validation processes.

Tax and Fiscal Compliance

• Support the preparation of taxes: VAT, Personal Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax, local taxes, etc.
• Collect and review information required for monthly and annual tax obligations.
• Support internal and external audits, both tax and financial.

Annual Accounts and Reporting

• Prepare documentation and extracts for the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reports and group reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (local GAAP and Unilever global financial policies).

Internal Control and Financial Processes

• Comply with and ensure adherence to internal financial control policies (including SOX, if applicable).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives: automation, standardization, and efficiency.
• Identify and report financial discrepancies or operational risks.

Project Management

• Transition from Local to Regional Financial Model (Controlling)
• Map current processes and support the definition of the future operating model.
• Coordinate with local and regional teams to ensure an orderly transition.
• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in business administration or accounting
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Finance controlling function, with relevant experience in Financial Accounting and tax activities.
• Strong knowledge in SOX and PGC/IFRS will be desirable.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across functions.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with different cultures and countries.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel, Power BI skills.

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.