Senior Accountant

Descripción del trabajo

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

Role : Senior Accountant

Role Location : Madrid

Department : Corporate Solutions

Level of the role :

Assistant Vice President 1

Employment Type : Permanent

Role summary :

The role is part of the Apex Corporate Solutions team and reports to the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions based in Madrid (Spain).

This role acts as an international accountant, supporting our clients with month-end reporting, intercompany, business support, working capital management and assisting the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions and other jurisdictions' finance teams if required.

Key responsibilities :

• Responsible for all accounting matters for client companies, including bookkeeping, review of bookkeeping prepared by junior accountants, preparation / revision of accounting reports and Annual Accounts, execution of payments, submission of withholding tax returns, VAT tax returns and CIT returns.
• Communicate with clients, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, other professionals, government institutions, and other Apex offices worldwide.
• Assist auditors during audits performed on client companies as well as tax advisors.
• Maintain and develop a good network of internationally established clients.
• Involvement in other aspects of client work such as corporate legal and tax.

Skills / experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years’ experience in an accounting position; exposure to tax-driven structures is a definite advantage.
• Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner, and proficient team leader.
• Ability to take initiative; attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of the role.
• Strong financial / accounting and analytical skills.
• Commercial, dynamic attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a team and autonomously.
• Team management skills.
• Able to set priorities, be flexible and highly accurate.
• Knowledge of Real Estate accounting systems e.g., Yardi, Navision is a plus.
• Familiarity with Spanish GAAP & IFRS.
• C1 English proficiency is a must; advanced use of English, written and spoken.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Strong work ethic, proactive approach, and can-do mindset.

What you will get in return :

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
• The opportunity to innovate and make a difference.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Work for a fast-developing and one of the world’s leading independent funds administrators.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Positive and hospitable work environment.

Additional information :

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependents, or physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high-performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application.