Financial Controller with Spanish and English

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge to develop your career in Finance If you speak fluent Spanish and English and you have a strong accounting and controlling background then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for!

Our client is a benchmarking company in the sector offering skincare and cosmetic products with highquality standards. They have been growing and establishing themselves as a brand and are now in need of someone to take charge of all aspects of the finance department. They are seeking a handson Financial Controller to join their Finance team in Barcelona and be responsible for putting policies procedures and controls in place ensuring that they are adding value to the company and that operations run smoothly. Are you up to the challenge

Tasks

• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting forecasting cash flow management costs deviations financial analysis and reporting
• Manage daytoday processes systems tasks results and communication driving continuous improvement liaising with stakeholders and managing risks
• Ensure timely completion of monthend processes and financial reporting
• Ensure adequate systems processes capabilities and reporting for customer invoicing billing payments and collections
• Manage debt collection operations and provide debtor support
• Manage all aspects of procuretopay cycle (supplier onboarding invoice processing payments) enforcing procurement policies
• Maintain supplier database (escalations renewals operational aspects) ensure payment adherence while minimizing risks and provide ongoing supplier feedback and support
• Record monthly accruals and provisions
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas of improvement to optimize results and provide recommendations and insights to help management make informed decisions
• Coordinate annual financial audit manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Manage all taxrelated aspects ensuring full compliance and maintaining tax clearance status
• You will have 1 direct report (Senior Accountant). Make sure you foster a productive and cohesive team culture drive performance w/ trainings and mentoring and address issues effectively
• You will report to the CEO (based in South Africa)

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or similar education
• 4 years of experience in accounting/auditing in a corporate environment
• 2 years of handson experience in controlling
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial analysis techniques and experience with all Spanish tax laws and requirements
• Proficiency with SAP and reporting tools is a plus
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel
• Great communication and presentation skills with the ability to build empathic relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with an eye for detail
• Resilient and motivation to put order in place
• Capability of handling multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Selfmotivated a team player with a strong work ethic and great emotional intelligence skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary (14 payments)

• 22 vacation days per year

• Flexible working hours with shorter days on Fridays

• Work from home on Fridays

• Private health insurance 1 beneficiary

• The opportunity to be part of a broad collaborative and dynamic work environment where you can develop professionally

• A beautiful and spacious office located right in the heart of Barcelona

• Step 1: Interview with our Recruiter to get to know you better

• Step 2: Interview with the CEO

• Step 3: Onsite meeting with the Executive Shareholder and Accountant