About the job
About the job
We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant for our new Fagron Shared Service Center in the city center of Barcelona. We are currently setting up the Shared Service Center, therefore this is an opportunity for someone who likes to create and implement new processes and to be part of a newly formed team. You will support in transferring the local accounting processes to the Shared Service Center. In due course you will be responsible for the accounting activities for 1 or more countries in the EMEA region. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to be part of a driven, international team with daily learning opportunities.
Your responsibilities:
- Post general ledger journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Navision, possibly for multiple legal entities (salary journal, fixed asset accounting, accruals, provisions, bank statements etc.)
- Execute month, quarter and year end IFRS closings and ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements into group reporting system (OneStream)
- Ensure that bank ledger is reconciled with bank balances
- Ensure that intercompany balances are reconciled and that bank statements are posted timely
- Prepare various other periodical reports (Sales, OWC etc)
- Together with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Teams ensure that financial data is recorded accurately
- Ensure that balance sheet accounts are clean and up to date
- Ensure that tax declarations (VAT and other taxes, Intrastat) are filed in time
- Support in group and local audits
- Prepare statutory accounts according to local GAAP
- Take initiatives to improve processes and KPI´ s
Set yourself apart
- You have an academic degree in Business Administration
- Prior experience in a Shared Service Center environment is an advantage
- You have a solid understanding of accounting, accounting processes and IFRS
- You are fluent in English, additional European languages are an advantage
- You are customer oriented with a positive collaborative attitude
- You are organized and have an attention for detail
- You are proactive and independent with a hands-on mentality and are constantly looking for potential process improvements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Navision is an advantage
What’s on offer?
We offer a unique working environment in our new shared service center in the city center of Barcelona, where talent and ambition can develop to its fullest. We have an open and informal organization culture, where you need to be able to work independently. Fagron is a young, professional, and ambitious company with plenty of growth opportunities and we will offer you competitive compensation.