Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We're Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We're Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we're now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we're remote first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here Your mission as a Senior International Accountant International Entity Ownership: Drive full end-to-end accounting, month-end closes, and year-end close preparations for our growing international entities (US Inc. & UK Ltd.) under local GAAP (US/UK GAAP) and HGB alignment. Operational Controlling: Own operational controlling (Vigente vs. Budget variance analysis) for the US and UK entities to ensure complete data integrity prior to team lead sign-off. Luca Net & Systems Engine: Maintain and optimize Luca Net for technical group consolidation, entity alignment, and data hygiene, while streamlining daily workflows across Payhawk, Quick Books, and Sage. Transfer Pricing & Intercompany: Execute monthly transfer pricing calculations and ensure clean cross-entity intercompany recharges and reconciliations. AR/AP & Cash Management: Manage international AR/AP, payment runs (enforcing 4-eye controls), dunning workflows,



and client onboarding finance checks for US and UK operations. Audit Support & Backup: Support with schedules and documentation for international audits (e.g., UK audit), while serving as a qualified backup for Spanish entity accounting (SLU) when needed. You will thrive in this role if Experience: You bring 3–5+ years of progressive professional experience in international accounting and controlling, ideally within a fast-paced scaleup, tech company, or international corporate environment. International Accounting Standards: You have solid hands-on experience with multi-entity accounting and local standards (US GAAP, UK GAAP, or Spanish GAAP). Experience with intercompany transactions and transfer pricing is a strong plus. Language Skills: You are fluent in English (C1/C2 level) as your primary working language AND have solid working proficiency in Spanish (B2+ level) to support our Spanish entity backup. Tool & System Expertise: You are highly proficient with modern financial toolstacks—specifically Luca Net, Payhawk, Quick Books, or Sage. Pragmatic & Self-Driven: You possess a strong self-starter mindset. When facing a new software or process, you dive in, figure it out, and build a clean solution independently. Detail & Process Mindset: You take pride in structured work, enjoy documenting processes (SOPs), and balance speed with high numerical accuracy Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted in English. This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm. Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Please read our privacy policy here. Learn more about us: Linked In Xing Kununu Instagram #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior international accountant (m/f/d) (Santander)
🏢 Appinio
📍 Santander