OverviewIn this role you will own the monthly close, statutory accounting, and tax compliance for multiple entities within EF's international team.
You'll collaborate with finance operations, the BPO provider, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely financials.
You will drive process improvements and standardization across accounting outputs.
This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position with opportunities to shape EF's integral finance function and scale its control environment.
Compensaciones / Beneficiosprofessional growth opportunities
international work environment
supportive culture focused on improvement
exposure to cross-border finance operations
ResponsabilidadesOwn day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for several companies
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of trial balances, reconciliations, and monthly and year-end close
Support VAT, CIT, and statutory filings in collaboration with external advisors
Act as liaison to the BPO provider for R2R, O2C, and P2P performance
Prepare audit materials and internal reports ensuring compliance with internal controls
Contribute to standardization, automation,



and system rollouts
Work cross-functionally with regional, local, and centralized teams
Collaborate with the Regional Finance Leadership and Regional Operations Team
Requisitos principalesMinimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
Strong technical understanding of accounting principles and controls
Solid understanding of Spanish GAAP, VAT, and statutory requirements
Solid understanding of GAAP, VAT, and statutory requirements in other EU countries (advantage)
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment with evolving processes
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of ownership in a hands-on role
Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
Proficiency in Catalan or other European languages (advantage)
Experience in a matrix organization and/or shared service environment
proactive
detail-oriented
ownership mindset
Spanish GAAP and VAT knowledge
GAAP knowledge (international)
VAT compliance

📌 Accounting Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Ef Education First
📍 Barcelona