Financial Accounting Specialist

Palatin; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Palatin is seeking a Financial Accounting Specialist to join the finance function of an international company with operations across several markets. The role blends day-to-day accounting with periodic closing and internal reporting.

You will ensure reliable accounting information throughout the financial cycle, support intercompany transactions, asset management and taxation matters, and collaborate with business, finance and technology teams.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in financial accounting, closing or a comparable finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities and ensure financial records remain accurate and properly reconciled.
• Take part in periodic closing activities, reviewing balances, adjustments and accounting entries before financial information is consolidated.
• Analyse financial data and investigate discrepancies together with other finance teams.
• Manage accounting matters related to areas such as assets, intercompany transactions, provisions, accruals or taxation, depending on the entities assigned.
• Contribute to improving internal accounting procedures and supporting colleagues when operational issues arise

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

SAP FI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Palatin, we are looking for a Financial Accounting Specialist to join the finance function of an international company with operations across several markets.

The role is focused on ensuring reliable accounting information throughout the financial cycle, combining day-to-day accounting activities with periodic closing, review and internal reporting responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities and ensure financial records remain accurate and properly reconciled.
• Take part in periodic closing activities, reviewing balances, adjustments and accounting entries before financial information is consolidated.
• Analyse financial data and investigate discrepancies together with other finance teams.
• Manage accounting matters related to areas such as assets, intercompany transactions, provisions, accruals or taxation, depending on the entities assigned.
• Contribute to improving internal accounting procedures and supporting colleagues when operational issues arise

What we're looking for

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in financial accounting, closing or a comparable finance environment.
• Practical experience with SAP FI and good command of Microsoft Excel.
• Professional fluency in English, around C1 level.
• Knowledge of other SAP finance or controlling functionalities will be considered an advantage.

Conditions & benefits

• Permanent position within a well-established international company.
• Hybrid working model, with flexible working hours.
• Collaborative environment with regular interaction across business, finance and technology teams.
• Professional development opportunities and access to training initiatives.
• Flexible compensation scheme and additional employee benefits

If you enjoy understanding what sits behind numbers, this could be a good next step. We'd be happy to tell you more about the role and the team.