Job Description

The Senior Analyst Accounting is responsible for the timely execution, analysis, reconciliation and documentation of assigned monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close activities. The role has particular responsibility for intercompany accounting processes, including the review and reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions, the coordination of discrepancy resolution, and the accurate billing, rebilling and accounting recognition of intercompany charges. The position ensures the preparation of reliable financial information in compliance with Spanish GAAP and US GAAP and supports statutory reporting, internal and external audits, SOX compliance, corporate reporting requirements and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Analyst Accounting works closely with local and international stakeholders and provides technical guidance and knowledge sharing across the accounting organization

1. Own assigned accounting close activities and ensure timely completion in accordance with corporate and local reporting deadlines.
2. Prepare, analyze and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions, investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution with counterparties across the group.
3. Ensure the accurate billing, rebilling and accounting recognition of intercompany charges, including maintenance of supporting documentation and compliance with corporate policies.
4. Prepare assigned journal entries, accruals, reclassifications and closing adjustments in accordance with the established approval matrix and accounting policies.
5. Extract, prepare and analyze reports from the accounting system and other corporate systems to support the close process, financial reporting, audits and specific departmental analyses.
6. Prepare analyses of financial results, balance sheet accounts and significant fluctuations to support management review and corporate reporting requirements.
7. Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and other local reporting requirements under Spanish GAAP.
8. Execute and maintain SOX controls and internal control documentation, ensuring that control activities, supporting evidence and remediation actions are completed on a timely basis
9. Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, supporting schedules, accounting analyses and responses to auditor inquiries.
10. Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation and standardization to enhance efficiency, control effectiveness and reporting quality

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a similar field.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in accounting, external audit, accounting advisory or finance departments of multinational companies.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end close activities, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews and intercompany accounting processes within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP and statutory accounting requirements combined with a solid understanding of US GAAP. IFRS knowledge is considered an advantage.
• Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment and maintaining internal control documentation.
• Advanced English level, both written and spoken, to coordinate with corporate and international teams.
• Advanced command of Office 365, especially Excel, and experience working with ERPs and financial reporting tools (Oracle EBS is a plus).
• Previous experience coordinating close activities or providing functional support to junior analysts or work teams is desirable.

Competencies

• Analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize during accounting close periods.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, proposing solutions and following up until resolution.
• Ability to coordinate with local, corporate and international teams.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally.
• Internal control mindset, policy compliance and continuous process improvement orientation.
• Ability to support, guide and coordinate the work of analysts in the team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.