Spain Accounting Executive

Puig SL; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Puig SL in Barcelona is seeking a General Accountant to support and oversee general ledgers and key financial information. You will coordinate with Local Controllers to ensure policy compliance and accurate financial reporting for the group.

The role covers month-end close, balance sheet controls, cash planning, tax obligations, and statutory reporting. Fluency in English is required, with Spanish as a plus in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Bachelor’s or Master in Accounting.
• English required; Spanish preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficient in SAP and IFRS standards.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsabilités

• Monthly closing process and reporting.
• Balance sheet control and accuracy checks.
• Monthly cash planning and deviations analysis.
• Tax obligations and tax reporting responsibilities.
• Lead audit process with internal and external auditors.
• Budgeting and forecasting support for local controller.

Connaissances

English language

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master in Accounting

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Spain Accounting manager and as part of Global Finance Services located in Barcelona, s/he will be responsible for supporting a company or group of companies on all financial matters.

We are seeking a general accountant to be responsible for supporting and overseeing the general ledgers as well as key financial information. S/he will act as the single point of contact for Local Controllers, assisting them to ensure all financial requirements and policies are properly applied within the companies under his/her scope.

Functions and Responsabilities

Monthly closing process & Reporting

• Execute all accounting activities related to month, quarter and year end close
• Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with the closing procedures and group accounting rules
• Manage quarterly Inter-Company reconciliation
• Prepare, verify and submit group reporting

Balance Sheet control

• Ensure Balance Sheet statement contains reliable and accurate information according with Group and Statutory standards
• Internal control activities required to ensure compliance with Group policies

Cash planning

• Monthly cash forecasting and deviations analysis

Taxes

• Responsible for timely accomplishment of all company tax obligations and tax reporting
• Tax Accounting

Responsible for Audit process and Statutory Reporting

• Lead audit process with internal and external auditors
• Maintain a second set of accounting books to ensure Statutory Reporting according with accounting local standards

Budgeting & Forecasting process

• Balance Sheet and Cash budgeting and forecasting
• Support local controller on subsidiary planning, budgeting & forecasting process

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master degree in Accounting.
• Languages: English required, Spanish preferred but not mandatory. Additional languages are considered an asset.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes
• Autonomous
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Process improvement
• Experience in Finance integration projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Specific Knowledge required: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, solid understanding of IFRS standards.

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