The accountant will be responsible for undertaking all
aspects of monthly and year-end financial activities and assuring compliance to
statutory and group financial standards while working closely with 3rd
Party Accounting BPO’s. This role involves billing, receivables, maintaining
financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with
accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and accounting skills, attention
to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work
independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create new processes and
procedures
- Manage invoicing to various
stakeholder entities
- Maintain
accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger
entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Preparing & posting journal
entries
- Updating financial statements
in accordance with statutory regulations and liaising with 3rd
Party Accounting firms (BPO & tax) in both Belgium and France
- Prepare
and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income
statements, and cash flow statements.
- Assist
in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Conduct
regular reconciliations of bank statements and other financial accounts.
- Ensure
compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist
with the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
- Support
the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Collaborate
with other departments to provide financial insights and support
decision-making.
- Perform
other accounting duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's
degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional qualification is a
plus (ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)
- 2 – 5 years work experience in
financial controlling/accounting
- Proficiency
in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of Oracle and SAP is
a plus
- Working with integrated
reporting landscape (financial and consolidated systems).
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience
in a small company or startup environment is a plus.
- Familiarity
with local accounting regulations and tax laws particularly France and Belgium
Language
requirement
- Fluency in English and French
is required
Location
& Travel:
- Location will be based in
Madrid office
- Some travel will be required
(mostly to Paris & Brussels)