Senior Accountant - English Speaker - Gerona

  • Girona
  • Michael Page
  • English is required | International Environment

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


The role of Senior Accountant has the following key responsibilities:

  • Accounting and Reporting: 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).
  • Support the Group in ensuring adequate insurances are in place.
  • Oversee performance of financial reporting obligations.
  • Coordinate legal and financial filings for each entity.
  • Liaise with corporate secretary to maintain filing compliance of entities.
  • Oversee the local audit process & support the global audit process where 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).

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Hybrid model.
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