Financial Accountant

Safilo; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Safilo in Madrid seeks a senior finance professional to manage monthly IFRS closes, ensure accurate balance sheet and P&L reporting, and coordinate audits under the local Finance Manager. You will work with tax advisors on VAT, CIT, SII and other tax filings and support AP, cash flow and ERP improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in Accounting and tax across IFRS and Spanish GAAP, fluency in English, strong Excel skills, and SAP/HFM experience. A competitive salary with bonus is offered.

Formación

• BS/MA degree in Finance, Business Administration or similar fields.
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting and tax in both IFRS and Spanish GAAP of multinational companies.
• Fluency in English.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Preferred experience in SAP ERP, SAP BW and HFM.
• Work ethics.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly accounts based on IFRS and Spanish GAAP.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet and P&L reporting.
• Coordinate financial audit work and annual financial statements.
• Manage VAT, CIT, SII and other tax reporting and payments.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and supplier reconciliations.
• Monitor daily bank statements and cash flow forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve financial processes.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

MS Excel

Work ethics

Team player

Strong relationships

Attention to detail

Educación

BS/MA in Finance or Business

Herramientas

SAP ERP

SAP BW

HFM

Descripción del empleo

• Successfully prepare monthly accounts based on IFRS on time to the trial balance stage, including reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing month end journals, prepayments/accruals.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet and P&L reporting.
• Perform and document monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations between the local subsidiary and other companies.
• Additional tasks and deadlines in relation to quarter/year end closure.
• Responsible for the preparation and approval of the Annual Financial Statements based on Spanish GAAP.
• Coordinate financial audit work and ensure annual financial audit is properly conducted under the supervision of the local Finance Manager and in coordination with Group.
• Compliance/Tax
• Work with external suppliers and tax advisors to ensure accurate VAT, CIT, SII and other taxes/Instrastat reporting and payments are made.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory filings and reporting.
• Have good accounting knowledge to take responsibility for accurately reporting tax payments in financial statements.
• Responsible for the preparation and filing of packaging-related reporting and audit.
• Partner with tax advisors to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
• Maintain awareness of changes in Spanish tax legislation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance adherence.
• Accounts Payable
• Support Accounts Payable shared service centre.
• Oversee overhaul of accounts payable process including contacting suppliers and liaising with stakeholders.
• Processing, coding, getting approval and preparing payments for some supplier invoices
• Review and reconcile supplier balances.
• Bank
• Daily review bank statement and ensure (in collaboration with credit controller) that all payments are booked correctly in accounting system.
• Prepare bank payments
• Cash Flow
• Preparation of Daily Treasury Report (DTR), forecasting cash-in/out in the coming 3 months.
• Utilise knowledge of vendors and payment terms to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Systems and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve financial processes.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, digital transformation, and system optimisation initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• General Ledger & Month-End Closing:
• Successfully prepare monthly accounts based on IFRS on time to the trial balance stage, including reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing month end journals, prepayments/accruals.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet and P&L reporting.
• Perform and document monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations between the local subsidiary and other companies.
• Additional tasks and deadlines in relation to quarter/year end closure.
• Responsible for the preparation and approval of the Annual Financial Statements based on Spanish GAAP.
• Coordinate financial audit work and ensure annual financial audit is properly conducted under the supervision of the local Finance Manager and in coordination with Group.
• Compliance/Tax
• Work with external suppliers and tax advisors to ensure accurate VAT, CIT, SII and other taxes/Instrastat reporting and payments are made.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory filings and reporting.
• Have good accounting knowledge to take responsibility for accurately reporting tax payments in financial statements.
• Responsible for the preparation and filing of packaging-related reporting and audit.
• Partner with tax advisors to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
• Maintain awareness of changes in Spanish tax legislation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance adherence.
• Accounts Payable
• Support Accounts Payable shared service centre.
• Oversee overhaul of accounts payable process including contacting suppliers and liaising with stakeholders.
• Processing, coding, getting approval and preparing payments for some supplier invoices
• Review and reconcile supplier balances.
• Bank
• Daily review bank statement and ensure (in collaboration with credit controller) that all payments are booked correctly in accounting system.
• Prepare bank payments
• Cash Flow
• Preparation of Daily Treasury Report (DTR), forecasting cash-in/out in the coming 3 months.
• Utilise knowledge of vendors and payment terms to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Systems and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve financial processes.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, digital transformation, and system optimisation initiatives.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• BS/MA degree in Finance, Business Administration or similar fields.
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting and tax in both IFRS and Spanish GAAP of multinational companies.
• Fluency in English.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Preferred experience in SAP ERP, SAP BW and HFM.
• Work ethics.
• Team player, positive and problem-solving attitude as well as willingness to learn and share competencies.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships
• A keen eye for detail and analytical skills.

The salary will be determined on objective criteria, such as experience, skills, and seniority. Starting from 35k + 10% bonus.

A working environment based on a solid corporate culture, where you can confront yourself with many professionals and enrich your skills;

Safilo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.