Overview

In this role you ensure payroll activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger across multiple countries, leading portions of the monthly close and maintaining strong controls in a SOX environment. You will collaborate with People, FP&A;, and auditors to reconcile HR data with our ERP and to drive payroll integration improvements for our integral financial statements. You’ll contribute to the ERP migration from SAP to Oracle Cloud and shape how payroll accounting is designed in our future system. You’ll partner with teams across regions to deliver precise, timely results in a dynamic, multinational setting.

Compensaciones / Beneficios

- hybrid work model
- learning, mentorship and career development
- health benefits and wellness support
- diverse and inclusive culture
- competitive salary and performance-based rewards
- equity potential depending on role and level

Responsabilidades

- Control payroll proposals from external provider
- Prepare HR accruals including bonus and holiday pay
- Record journal entries for bonuses and vacation pay accruals




- Perform full balance sheet and P&L; reconciliation related to payroll
- Analyze payroll movements and major variances in social charges
- Prepare SOX controls and support audits
- Coordinate with People teams across countries
- Support migration from SAP to Oracle Cloud ERP
- Ad-hoc projects related to payroll and process improvements

Requisitos principales

- 5–7 years of accounting experience with payroll specialization in a multinational scope
- Good working knowledge of SAP; Oracle Cloud ERP is a strong plus
- SOX environment experience
- Strong organizational, autonomous, and results-driven mindset
- Accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, or local)
- Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
- Excellent communication and collaborative approach
- Strong Excel skills

- collaborative
- results-driven
- strong communication
- SAP
- Oracle Cloud ERP
- ADP (migration context)

📌 GL Payroll Accountant - Criteo (Barcelona)
🏢 Criteo
📍 Barcelona