Spanish Speaking Accountant

Overview

Involvement in all SSC Financial Accounting activities for the Spanish region, providing support and information to both the Regional Sales team and the Centralised accounting organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting activities for the Spanish region in the Shared Service Centre in Cork.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a contact point between SSC Finance and the Spanish Region and maintaining good working relationship between SSC Spanish sites and External Advisors.
Responsible for executing and co-ordinating Spanish activities and providing excellent support to the region.
Liaise with other Regional Leads to ensure that consistent processes are applied across all regions and that there is consistent treatment of corporate finance policies
Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, in Spanish accounting functions
Ensure that month end close timetable is followed by accounting functions supporting the regional close.
Liaison with External Advisors,
Internal co-ordination with the Intercompany and VAT Compliance teams, the Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialists
Responsibility for tax filings within the Region
Responsibility for accounting activities, including:
Production of Spanish Statutory Accounts and tax returns
IS and BS integrity, including full periodic BS reviews
Review of statements with Central and Local management
Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Journal voucher preparation and posting.
Ensuring excellent control environment.
Being involved and working in Spanish region projects as they arise.
Develop with the role to expand responsibilities within the SSC organisation

Qualifications/Experience:

Qualified Accountant with Spanish GAAP
Fluent Spanish
3 - 5 Years post qualification experience
Excellent communicator.
Team player with individual initiative.