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We are looking for a/an Senior accountant (RTR) to join our Accounting team in Spain to help us take our Record to Report (RTR) area to the next level. As a Senior accountant, you will collaborate with multiple countries and engage with a diverse array of areas stakeholders, including Accounting, Reporting, Analytics, Country Finance Heads, Integral Process Owners (GPOs), and external parties such as auditors and tax authorities.
Serve as a key member of the RTR team in the CoE, providing expert support on ad hoc topics and complex accounting issues
Manage complex clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records
Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) with the definition of RTR processes and system implementation
Collaborate closely with local Finance Teams in countries and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider
Coordinate with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger
Support where required with the period end close, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconcile with the general ledger; close general ledger, open new financial period, close Asset Accounting (AA)
Support with the preparation of complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis to solve discrepancies
Ensure financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role
Provide documentation and explanations for internal and external audits
Support Intercompany reconciliation process in Coprocess and Tagetik (fix variances)
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in Accounting with a strong focus on general ledger and financial reporting
Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership
Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala) and accounting software
Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Proficiency in English. French is a big plus
A permanent contract.
Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, making your work experience both comfortable and convenient.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.