Spain Accounting Executive

Puig; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Puig in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a general accountant to support the general ledgers and key financial information, acting as the single point of contact for Local Controllers in the region.

The role covers monthly closing, balance sheet control, cash planning, taxes, audit leadership, and budgeting. Requires 3–5 years in a similar role, a degree in accounting, English proficiency, and SAP/IFRS knowledge. Barcelona-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP and IFRS standards; strong Microsoft Office.
• English required; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing process and reporting.
• Balance sheet control and internal controls compliance.
• Cash planning and forecasting.
• Tax accounting and timely tax obligations.
• Lead internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting with local controller support.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Autonomous

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• Competencies:
• 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.

Lo que te encantará de nostros

• Una cultura de trabajo emprendedora, creativa y acogedora
• Oportunidades de aprendizaje y desarrollo
• Una empresa internacional con muchas oportunidades de crecimiento profesional
• Un paquete competitivo de compensación y beneficios