Finance and Accounting Manager

GLOBAL TRANSIT TRADING; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Transit Trading in Madrid seeks an experienced Accounting & Financial professional to manage the full set of accounts for its Madrid and Miami offices. The role covers day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow monitoring, tax coordination, and audit support, with close collaboration with management and external advisers across countries and time zones.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/ACA/CIMA) desirable,

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written English is essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounting books for Madrid and Miami offices.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and management accounts.
• Ensure timely closing of monthly and annual accounts.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisers, and banks.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

ACCA/CPA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent desirable

Tools

SAGE or similar accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Global Transit Trading is a French-based international trading company specialising in cement-related products and other commodities, with operations across multiple countries. Since its establishment in Marseille in 2001, the company has grown its international trading serving customers across global markets.

Our business covers cementitious materials, solid fuels, steel, and other sustainable products, with a strong focus on international trade and supply-chain solutions. We work across different markets and offices, providing employees with exposure to a dynamic, multicultural, and internationally connected business environment.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Finance professional to manage the full set of accounts for our Madrid and Miami offices. The role covers day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow monitoring, tax and audit coordination, reconciliations, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with management and external advisers across different countries and time zones, while ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.

Global Transit Trading is a French-based international trading company specialising in cement-related products and other commodities, with operations across multiple countries. Since its establishment in Marseille in 2001, the company has grown its international trading serving customers across global markets.

Our business covers cementitious materials, solid fuels, steel, and other sustainable products, with a strong focus on international trade and supply-chain solutions. We work across different markets and offices, providing employees with exposure to a dynamic, multicultural, and internationally connected business environment.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Finance professional to manage the full set of accounts for our Madrid and Miami offices. The role covers day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow monitoring, tax and audit coordination, reconciliations, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with management and external advisers across different countries and time zones, while ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage and maintain the full set of accounting books and records for the Madrid and Miami offices.
• Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management accounts.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are properly recorded, supported, and reconciled.
• Monitor cash flow, bank balances, payments, and receipts.
• Review and maintain accurate accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Ensure timely closing of monthly and annual accounts.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure accounting records comply with applicable Spanish accounting and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisers, auditors, banks, and other professional advisers when required.
• Assist with preparation and submission of statutory and tax-related reports and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and provide requested schedules and supporting documents.
• Ensure proper controls and procedures are maintained across accounting activities.

Madrid & Miami Office Support

• Take responsibility for accounting matters relating to both the Madrid and Miami offices.
• Coordinate with management and operational teams in different locations and time zones.
• Ensure inter-company transactions and balances are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Support management with financial information and reporting for both offices.

Management Support

• Provide management with accurate and timely financial information for decision-making.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports as requested by senior management.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential financial risks and bring them to management's attention.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company financial and commercial information.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multinational company or international business environment.
• Proven experience managing a full set of accounts.
• Experience handling accounting for multiple offices, entities, or international operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience working with external auditors, tax advisers, banks, and other professional service providers.
• Experience with SAGE or similar accounting systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Language & Communication

• Excellent spoken and written English is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, management, auditors, banks, and external advisers across different countries.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable due to the Madrid-based nature of the role.