Senior Accountant – English Speaker

Job title:

Senior Accountant – English Speaker

Company:

Michael Page

Job description

The role of Senior Accountant has the following key responsibilities:

• Accounting and Reporting o Manage monthly financial reporting and controls for EMEA’s entities (Spain and Italy branch), including:
• Completeness and accuracy of transactions in the Group accounting system
• Accurate presentation of the company P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements ▪ Preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Monthly results review meetings with the Group head office
• Drive the forecasting & budget process for the EMEA businesses
• Maintain stewardship of EMEA’s business assets
• Manage Purchasing, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions

Financial process and controls

• Assist in design and implementation of local policies and procedures consistent with the Group
• Ensure compliance with Global policies and procedures
• Work with cross functional teams to determine appropriate financial control points

Funding & Treasury

• Monitor cash position and maintain flow forecasts
• Assist in managing funding arrangements (such as intercompany loans and equity injections)
• Maintain banking mandates in line with Group Treasury requirements

Tax & Legal

• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations (income taxes, indirect taxes)o Support the Group in ensuring adequate Insurances are in place
• Oversee performance of financial reporting obligations
• Coordinate legal and financial fillings for each entity
• Liaise with corporate secretary to maintain filing compliance of entities o Oversee the local audit process & support the global audit process where (if required)
• Be aware of transfer pricing arrangements and coordinate preparation of yearly transfer price returns (if required)

Payroll and compensation

• Support the payroll process through review and ensuring accuracy;
• Liaise with an external payroll provider
• Work with HR Team to define local incentives plan, implement and review incentives payouts
• Act as the Travel and Expenses administrator to ensure compliance with Group and local policies

Projects/ Business Partnering

• Manage financial aspects of projects including invoicing and collection as well as support the quotation process
• Support senior executives and project managers to ensure that financial metrics of projects are at the forefront of their decision making
• Liaise with Global HR on EMEA HR activities
• Systems
• Local lead for the Group’s accounting system (SAP Business One) and expense management system (Concur)

English is required|International Environment

• Degree in Accounting & Finance required
• Chartered Accountant or local equivalent
• Very good command of English Experience & Knowledge
• 5-10 Years + post qualification experience
• Experience of 5-10 years in similar position/s with business partnering and exposure to international business across multiple European Union country members
• Working with external auditors, tax consultants, bankers and lawyers
• Commits & meets deadlines and priorities consistently – able to deliver under pressure
• Proven ability to deliver results whilst multitasking a range of complex tasks/activities by leveraging cross functional relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Aptitude for technology – Systems savvy

The Senior Accountant (EMEA) role is a broad role and responsible for assisting in efficient and effective finance tasks and supporting general office administration.

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model

Expected salary

€40000 – 41000 per year

Location

Girona

Job date

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:45:25 GMT

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