Financial Control & Regulatory Accountant, Madrid (Portuguese/Spanish/English speaking) / Spain

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing the review and filing of accurate financial information to the company’s regulator, senior management, and other authorities
• Managing the general ledgers including executing controls, adjustments, reconciliations, and reviewing to ensure integrity across all associated reporting
• Coordinating the intercompany and accounts payable activities for the business unit
• Receiving and responding to queries from the regulator, tax authorities, and senior management
• Responding to changes in regulations and laws, assessing against current reporting requirements, and supporting the building of a response to ensure compliance

PROFILE

• Degree qualification in Business Administration, ideally with additional qualifications in Economics and/or Accounting
• Extensive experience working within the banking/finance sector or top tier consulting firms
• Certified as a Portuguese accountant, with excellent knowledge of Portuguese and IFRS accounting standards, together with regulatory and tax rules
• Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English
• Previous experience in a Financial Control or Regulatory Reporting function at a global organisation
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and submitting EMF, FinRep, EIS and tax compliance returns
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to self-motivate and a strong analytical mindset