Head of Accounting

• Very solid accounting experience in a multinational company|Very high level of English

Important multinational Group is looking for a Head of Accounting Lead for their SSC based in Madrid. At least ten years of experience in accounting positions with a high level of responsibility. It is essential to have experience working in a multinational company and it would be a plus to have worked in an SSC/ Cluster/ Headquarter. Very high level of English is essential. Hybrid work format. The office is in the center of Madrid.

• Experience in the analysis of financial information, guaranteeing its integrity, accuracy and consistency (balance sheet, profit and loss accounts, customer and supplier aging, management ratios).


• Experience in reporting: review and reconciliation of information, loading of data into the reporting platform in compliance with a standardised structure for the whole Group. Analysis of variations and investigation of their origin.


• Performing reconciliations between accounting and auxiliary modules, accounting reconciliations of customers and suppliers and intercompany balances (detecting differences and following up on them).


• Preparation and review of general accounting entries: expenses and income provisions, sales adjustments, tax regularisation, additions and removals of PPE, etc.


• Preparation of specific reports based on data obtained from the different financial systems for presentation to management.


• Making recommendations focused on optimising management, improving and simplifying procedures.


• Experience in Statutory Auditing and knowledge of SOX controls will be highly valued.

• Really good salary package.


• The final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated along the process.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Workplace type: Hybrid.


• Job location: the office is in the center of Madrid.


• Job managed by: Elena Alvarez

• Degree in Business or Accounting.


• CPA o CGA ( Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant) will be desirable


• Candidates require 10+ years' experience and knowledge of all finance areas


• Strong knowledge and previous experience in International financial accounting or audit departmentsmanaging Accounting, Reporting, Tax & Treasury areas from EMEA Countries.


• Ensure compliance with GAAP and application of IFRS standards.


• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of financial information, guaranteeing its integrity, accuracy and consistency (balance sheet, profit and loss accounts, etc.).


• Experience in Reporting: review and reconciliation of information, to be reported in compliance with standard from the group.


• Very high level of English is essential and Dutch would be advantageous for communicating with Operating Companies in respective regions.