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ICF Spain is part of ICF, a global consulting, communication and technology services provider with more than 6,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients.

We are currently looking to appoint a strong and experienced Accountant, to be based in Spain. This role will report to the Financial Controller, based in Brussels, Belgium.

Our European businesses focus on strategic communications (marketing) and consulting to governments, and is currently going through a period of growth, offering the successful candidate broad development opportunities and an excellent opportunity for making an impact.

Day-to-day the successful candidate will carry out wide-ranging responsibilities such as financial close and reporting, coordination of audits and liaising frequently with internal/external stakeholders. Key to success in this role will be an outgoing and inclusive style, working closely with a global team to deliver the required results.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and compliance execution for the Spanish legal entity, including all accounting and payroll matters and transactions with our Maconomy ERP systemEnsure the accuracy and integrity of the regional accounting records and financial systemsPreparation and posting of monthly general journals, including those for fixed assets, payroll etcPreparation and posting prepayments and accrualsPreparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany reconciliationsPreparation of month cash flow forecasts and liaising with Treasury team, to ensure sufficient fundingWorking knowledge and experience of dealing with multiple foreign exchange currenciesWorking closely with project controllers to ensure project returns are received in a timely manner and entered onto the ERP systemPosting intercompany transactions including recharges and funding, raising intercompany sales invoicesMaintaining the fixed assets register and posting monthly additions, disposals and depreciationAssisting with P&L analytical review, monthly commentaries, as and when requiredAssisting with statutory accounts productionWork and assist the Financial Controller to challenge, change and improve existing practices, to bring efficiencies in the way we operateEnsure all Group accounting policies and procedures are robustly adhered to and applied across the regionCompletion of VAT returns, as well as having a good working knowledge of Spanish VAT requirements, including domestic and foreign VAT implicationsProvide guidance on accounting processes for the relevant businessesWork closely with HR to ensure accurate payroll operation, accounting and associated reportingWork with Tax and Treasury teams on related accounting and project initiatives. This could include setting up and maintaining accounting operations surrounding new branch operations of the relevant entitiesWorking with fellow regional controllers and group accounting teams globally

Skills and Requirements

Is graduated from a Bachelor or Masters in Finance and AccountingHas an experience as accountant for at least 2-3 years with good knowledge of ES GAAP or an audit background and who would like to take up a new challenge in a multinational companyHave a good understanding of US GAAP (desirable);Knowledge of an ERP system. Previous experience with Maconomy ERP system, will be advantageous but is not essentialIT proficient - the applicant should have intermediate MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables, PowerBI etcExperience of working in a corporate environment, reporting to an overseas Head Office (desirable)Proven written and communication skills – the applicant should have the ability to communicate persuasively across a wide range of professional groupsFluent in Spanish and a very good command of verbal and written English is essential

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate the following qualities:

Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentSound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential informationExcellent verbal, written, analytical and presentation skillsAbility to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendorsHigh level of ability to perform tasks with minimum supervisionAbility to organise and prioritise tasks under tight deadlines

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