I'm currently working with a fast-growing and forward-thinking business who are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Group Accountant (fluent in Spanish and English) to join their team.This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting and consolidations across multinational operations, with a focus on Spanish-speaking regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting principles, experience in group consolidations, and the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.Key responsibilities -
- Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements for the group in compliance with IFRS or GAAP standards
- Coordinate with subsidiary entities, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions, to ensure consistent and accurate reporting
- Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
- Lead and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes across the group
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in relevant jurisdictions, including Spanish-speaking countries
- Assist in the preparation of group budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses
- Analyse variances and provide recommendations for financial improvement
- Act as the primary finance contact for Spanish-speaking subsidiaries
- Provide clear financial updates and insights to senior management and key stakeholders
- Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of group audits
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
Required skills & experience -
- Spanish speaking
- Qualified / Finalist / QBE Accountant with strong core accounting skills and working knowledge of P&L, BS and Cashflow
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn about new countries cultures and accounting methods
- Excellent Excel skills
- Management accounts experience including forecasting