Group Accountant - Spanish Speaking

I'm currently working with a fast-growing and forward-thinking business who are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Group Accountant (fluent in Spanish and English) to join their team.

This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting and consolidations across multinational operations, with a focus on Spanish-speaking regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting principles, experience in group consolidations, and the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.


Key responsibilities -

• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements for the group in compliance with IFRS or GAAP standards
• Coordinate with subsidiary entities, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions, to ensure consistent and accurate reporting
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes across the group
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in relevant jurisdictions, including Spanish-speaking countries
• Assist in the preparation of group budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Analyse variances and provide recommendations for financial improvement
• Act as the primary finance contact for Spanish-speaking subsidiaries
• Provide clear financial updates and insights to senior management and key stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of group audits
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

Required skills & experience -

• Spanish speaking
• Qualified / Finalist / QBE Accountant with strong core accounting skills and working knowledge of P&L, BS and Cashflow
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn about new countries cultures and accounting methods
• Excellent Excel skills
• Management accounts experience including forecasting