R2R Senior Accountant

Syntegon Technology GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntegon Telstar S.R.U, part of the Syntegon Group, seeks a Senior Accountant to provide high‑level accounting support within the GBS organization. The role requires IFRS expertise, strong internal controls, and advanced reconciliations, including intercompany and fixed assets.

The candidate will drive month-end closings, support audits, and ensure compliance while promoting process improvements in a multicultural, globally‑oriented environment. Travel approx.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS, internal controls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support for internal and external audits with proper documentation.
• Ability to drive month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review general ledger entries with advanced balance sheet reconciliations (intercompany, fixed assets).
• Own and manage reconciliation processes ensuring audit readiness.
• Drive timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings under pressure.
• Identify, analyze and resolve complex accounting discrepancies; escalate risks.
• Support audits with documentation and responses to queries.
• Monitor internal controls and IFRS compliance; propose improvements.
• Promote knowledge sharing and process improvement within the team.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Advanced reconciliations

Intercompany accounting

Fixed assets management

Audit support

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

Blackline

Job description

Syntegon Telstar S.R.U is a company belonging to the Syntegon Group, which operates worldwide with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries.is a company belonging to the Syntegon Group, which operates worldwide.
As a brand specialising in the development of GMP consulting, engineering, construction and integrated process equipment projects, we serve companies linked to the life sciences market (pharmaceutical and biotechnology, healthcare, cosmetics, veterinary and food industries), as well as hospitals, laboratories and research centres. We also offer solutions using vacuum and high vacuum technologies for traditional and high-tech industries in the energy and aerospace sectors, as well as scientific experimentation.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Accountant provides high-level accounting support within the GBS organization, acting as a key reference point for complex topics and supporting the wider accounting team. This role requires experience in IFRS, internal controls, and advanced reconciliation, including intercompany and fixed assets, within GBS or shared services environments.

• Maintains and reviews general ledger entries, performs advanced balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany and fixed assets, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Owns and manages reconciliation processes ensuring proper documentation for audit readiness at all times.
• Drives timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, working effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex accounting discrepancies, escalating risks or deviations proactively to the Team Leader.
• Supports internal and external audits, providing accurate documentation and clear responses to audit queries.
• Monitors compliance with internal controls and IFRS standards, identifying gaps and proposing improvements.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices within the team, identifying process improvement and automation opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 10 years of experience as Senior Accountant in a GBS, BSSC, or international corporate environment.
• Fluent English; strong ERP.
• Experience in internal controls and Blackline or similar tool is a plus.
• Availability to travel (approximately 20%) when required (HQ inGermany/Switzerland).
• Valid driving license and own vehicle.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail.
• Resilience and ability to perform under pressure during closing cycles.
• Proactive, autonomous, and continuous improvement oriented.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable in multicultural environments.

Por Syntegon y sus subsidiarias, la diversidad es una preocupación clave. Exclusivamente promovemos un ambiente donde todos los empleados, independientemente de su género, edad, origen, religión, orientación sexual, identidad de género o necesidades especiales, sean tratados de manera equitativa. Si esta oferta de trabajo utiliza únicamente la forma masculina, es por razones de legibilidad y se refiere a individuos de todos los géneros.