Overview
Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a Corporate Accounting Lead to join one of our clients in the pharmaceutical sector. The position is based in Barcelona and offers a hybrid work model.
Reporting to the Corporate Head of Accounting, this role offers an exciting prospect to participate in the process of steering the direction of the corporate finance function, ensuring its continued success, in a fast paced and energetic environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operative of corporate accounting and administrative flows in the corporate function, assisting with the financial consolidation of all the affiliates, the standardization of processes, and compliance with international (IFRS) and local (Local GAAP) regulations.
- Review intercompany reconciliations; perform consolidation month-end tasks and oversee various administrative accounting areas of the group's head office.
- Participate in relationships with external and internal auditors and assist with overseeing group audits.
- Prepare documentation and support in the annual audit of consolidated financial statements.
- Coordinate and audit the execution of accounting processes in affiliates to ensure standardization and efficiency.
- Participate, coordinate and test automation reporting solutions for consolidation and statutory purposes.
- Coordinate with international entities on reporting improvements and compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls under defined IFRS / local GAAP requirements.
- Foster collaboration with accounting teams in affiliates to ensure accurate and consistent regional reporting to support Group consolidation.
- Participate in continuous oversight and updating of the Group accounting manual.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations at the head office.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of proven working experience in Audit or Accounting experience in mid / large size, multinational or fast-growing companies.
- International accounting and consolidation experience is a plus.
- Experience in ensuring Control Governance Framework at group level.
- Experience in SAP / R3 / S4 / HANA.
- MS Office advanced (Excel, PPT).
- Certification in IFRS or international accounting standards (e.g. Experience in financial consolidation, reporting tools and international accounting.
- Bachelor's degree in finance / economics; Master's degree is a plus.
- Proficient English is a must.