.Position DescriptionSenior AccountantLOCATION : BarcelonaREPORTS TO : Chief Accountant SpainJOB PURPOSE :To provide accurate and timely recording, classification and reporting of accounting transactions. There will be an emphasis on reconciliations, controls, reporting results and recording of routine and non-routine transactions.This is a Senior Financial Accountant role that requires an understanding of multiple international entities, matrix structures and multiple statutory impacts, a solid tax expertise (VAT, local taxes ).In addition, the role will require ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :Lead accounting with expertise for all of the following critical and sensitive ADP processes Cash accounting, cash forecasting, Local taxes, ASC842 local & USGAAP Leases, ASC606 local & USGAAP Revenue recognition, Intercompany variance management, HR specific asks regarding advances, severance, garnishmentMaintain ADP in compliance with all of its mandatory VAT obligations, ensure accuracy and completeness of supporting data, apply judgement and experience on assessing appropriateness of VAT treatments for submitted transactionsOversight, guide Indian based AP team with regards to booking accuracy, system management, tax compliance, payments timelinessOwn the day to day relationship with bank regarding access management, payment execution, allowed overdraft and acts as a facilitator within ADP for all of the abovePost journals based on well-prepared support and present such support for scrutiny to management and auditorsPerform Balance Sheet reconciliations to a high level with strong support and reasoningPrepare and submit audit information to a professional standardUnderstand and work with the differences between US GAAP and Spanish GAAPTake on key projects for Spain such as Cash Management Oracle Module accounting automation, Prepayment accounting automation, Cost accounting alignmentAssist the Spain Chief Accountant with process and controls improvementsBuild close working relationships with the rest of the Spanish Finance team as well as auditorsWork across the organisation's matrix structure, providing support to those that need it and obtaining information when it is requiredStrive for continuous process improvements
