METRO AG

Accounting and Reporting Specialist

METRO AG  •  Madrid, ES (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Hello! Would you like to be part of the team that’s transforming the hospitality industry?

If your answer is yes, keep reading because you’re in the right place. You’ve probably heard of us or even know someone who works at Makro after all, we have over 3,500 employees throughout Spain but we want you to get to know us better. Makro is a subsidiary of the German METRO Group, whose goal is to take distribution within the HoReCa sector to the highest level, leveraging the benefits of digitalization and delivery services while always keeping the focus on the customer and the success of their business.

We are looking for a Accounting and Reporting Specialist to join the Finance team at our headquarters in Madrid Below, you’ll find all the details about the role:

Your mission; you will ensure impeccable accounting management and accurate financial reporting. You will be responsible for the correct recording of all company transactions in accordance with local regulations (PGC) and international standards (IFRS). Working closely with internal teams, the Global Service Center, Business Units, Logistic Platforms, and Headquarters, you will help drive more efficient, robust, and sustainable accounting processes.

Your main responsibilities

  • Record and review General Ledger entries in compliance with PGC and IFRS for Business Units, Logistic Platforms, and the Service Center, in coordination with Global Service Center teams in Poland and India.
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
  • Perform detailed analysis and reconciliation of expense accounts and balance sheet accounts, ensuring the integrity of financial information.
  • Prepare financial reports for Headquarters and carry out Intercompany balance reconciliations.
  • Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and explanations.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance accounting, reporting, and financial processes across the organization.

At the organizational level

  • You will report directly to the Accounting Lead.
  • You will not be in charge of a team.

Qualifications

What are we looking for in you?

  • Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, financial closing, and reconciliations in multinational environments.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of PGC, IFRS, and corporate reporting standards.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
  • Languages: High level of English (essential).
  • Core Competencies: Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, organizational capabilities, teamwork, and a proactive mindset focused on improving processes.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

🌍The chance to be part of an international company a leader in wholesale distribution that strives to continuously contribute to the culture and social life of the more than 30 countries where we operate.

🙌Benefits that include discounts at Makro, a 24-hour health consultation app, a holiday basket and a day off on Christmas, a cafeteria with reduced-cost meals for the #MakroTeam, free snacks on Fridays, the option to choose our flexible compensation plan, and much more.

🚀The opportunity for continuous professional development through various top-tier training resources such as our MPower platform, the Gofluent language program, or our Goodhabitz catalog with a multitude of masterclasses.

💙We care about your well-being and work-life balance. That’s why we offer an annual flexible work plan and a condensed summer workweek.

🥂Just as bars and restaurants celebrate special moments, at #equipomakro we also celebrate special days throughout the year.

📋This position is a full-time, permanent contract

We are ONE METRO

If everything you’ve read aligns with your professional expectations, wait there’s more. At Makro, you’ll find an authentic, inspiring team passionate about the hospitality industry (of course 😉) where you can create and leave your mark 💙. A team we call ‘ONE METRO,’ with whom we have fun, celebrate, move forward, and succeed together. Only then will we make a difference and reach the top.

At Makro, we are committed to Equal Opportunity between women and men and pledge to ensure it in our hiring processes.

METRO AG

About METRO AG

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion. More information can be found at MPULSE.de, our online magazine.

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Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, DE
Year Founded
1964
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