MediaMarktSaturn

Specialist position Accounting Policies

MediaMarktSaturn  •  El Prat de Llobregat, ES (Hybrid)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Do you want to be part of the future of retail? Let’s go!

At MediaMarkt, “Let’s Go!” is more than a slogan, it’s an attitude. We are passionate about technology and we want to inspire both our customers and our team. We are looking for talent to share this passion and build the shopping experience of the future together, with more than 7,000 people in Spain.

About MediaMarkt Global Business Services

MediaMarktSaturn Global Business Services Spain is the international financial hub that provides services to the countries of the MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group. Our mission is to provide administrative, accounting, financial and other cross-functional services to the different companies of the MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group in Europe. We believe in a diverse workforce: we are currently 400 employees from more than 35 different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages among us.

Diversity is quality!

Are you ready to grow with us? Let’s Go!

The Accounting Policies team is responsible for shaping and maintaining the International Accounting Policies of the MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group under IFRS, while driving key accounting initiatives and high-impact projects across the organization.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of complex accounting matters, influence Group-wide decisions, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across an international environment.

You will become part of an international and highly visible team with direct exposure to complex accounting topics, senior stakeholders and strategic projects that shape the future of the organization.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

What will your tasks be?

  • Shape and further develop the IFRS accounting policies of the MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization
  • Act as the Group’s key point of contact for complex recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure matters under IFRS
  • Partner closely with international entities and cross-functional teams to support the implementation of new accounting standards
  • Analyze and assess complex accounting transactions and prepare technical accounting position papers and guidance
  • Lead or support accounting-related projects and strategic initiatives across the Group
  • Serve as a trusted counterpart for external auditors and advisors on technical accounting matters
  • Support the analysis and assessment of key differences between IFRS and US GAAP and their impact on the Group’s accounting and reporting framework

What we are looking for?

  • University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field, ideally with a focus on Accounting and Auditing
  • Several years of relevant professional experience within Audit, Group Accounting or Accounting Advisory in an international environment
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of IFRS and a genuine interest in complex technical accounting topics
  • Ability to translate technical accounting requirements into practical and business-oriented solutions
  • Self-driven and proactive working style with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Team-oriented personality with the confidence to interact effectively across all organizational levels
  • Exposure to US GAAP and/or experience working in an international multi-GAAP reporting environment would be considered an asset, but is not essential
  • Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, are important, as English is the day-to-day working language of our tea

What do we offer?

  • Development and professional growth opportunities in a leading company in the sector.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment

  • Hybrid work: 1 day in the office / 4 days from home per week.
  • Subsidized meals in the canteen, plus free coffee and fruit.
  • Flexible remuneration: meal vouchers, transport vouchers, health insurance and childcare vouchers.
  • Company-subsidized English classes.
  • 10% discount on all our products and free delivery for online purchases.
  • And additionally: free gym, physiotherapist and nutritionist at the office.
MediaMarktSaturn

About MediaMarktSaturn

MediaMarktSaturn is Europe’s leading consumer electronics retailer and provider of related services. The company operates with approximately 1,000 stores in 11 European countries with online sales platforms, claiming market position 1 or 2 in nine European countries.

As part of its strategic realignment, the company is developing itself from a classical product seller to a solutions-oriented omnichannel platform which integrates the topics customer and sustainability into all of its business activities. MediaMarktSaturn is using the term "Experience Electronics" to describe its repositioning and, at the same time, the range of services it offers its customers. With its portfolio of formats and brands, the electronics retailer is focusing on customer experience and personal advice. The own brands PEAQ, KOENIC, ISY and ok. round off the portfolio. MediaMarktSaturn employs around 50,000 people and is majority-owned by CECONOMY AG. The company's sales amounted to around EUR 22.2 billion in fiscal year 2022/23, with online sales accounting for 22 percent of this figure. With around 2 billion customer contacts per year across all channels, the electronics retailer has an enormous reach. (Data as of 30 September 2023)

Visit https://www.mediamarktsaturn.com/career-at-mediamarktsaturn for more information on MediaMarktSaturn as an employer and current vacancies.

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Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Ingolstadt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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