General Ledger Accountant Spain

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Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS), a part of Arrow Electronics, brings innovative IT solutions to market to solve complex business challenges. We deliver value-added distribution, business consulting and channel enablement services to leading technology manufacturers and their channel partners. We help businesses grow faster, operate efficiently, and transform in a dynamic market (https://www.arrow.com/ecs/es/).

Our team is based in our office in Madrid reporting to an Accounting Manager. They are taking care of our business based mainly in Spain. You might expect a great atmosphere but also a lot of challenges, especially at the end of the month/ quarter/ year – but if you are already working as an Accountant, you probably know what we mean!

What You Will Be Doing at Arrow? 

As a General Ledger Accountant, you will be involved in General Ledger controlling and reporting, compliance, tax, statutory, and multiple general accounting and reporting activities, along with a range of other financial reconciliation and control tasks as required within the team.

• Control and manage the accuracy of General Ledger for the assigned Arrow companies.
• Complete all relevant month-end financial close procedures including necessary accruals and prepayments activities.
• Prepare and be responsible for all necessary internal reporting required within Europe and to US head office.
• Facilities and restructuring accounting and control.
• Carry out relevant Sarbanes Oxley controls.
• Hedging and Revaluation.
• Headcount reporting, control and forecasting support.
• Statutory accounting and corporation tax work.
• Statutory/Corporate reconciliations and European consolidation.
• Control and prepare VAT, Intrastat and Sales List Reporting, submission of Vat Returns and related compliance.
• Support and be involved with all audit work.
• Manage the fixed asset register and all relevant accounting, liaising with the accounts payable clerks and other business areas where required.
• Prepare any necessary variance analysis for all the above.
• Support other accountants within the team on a variety of tasks in order to meet the total needs of the finance department.
• Involvement with developing new/efficient processes/procedures within the accounting team.
• Provide support and assistance to the Accounting Manager on projects and ad-hoc tasks.

What Are We Looking For? 

• You’ve got experience with Spanish Gaap / IFRS / US Gaap.
• You’ve got fluent Spanish & English language skills.
• You’ve got a good knowledge of general accounting and reporting processes.
• You’ve got experience with making an accrual, prepaid, European VAT, balance sheet reconciliation.
• You’ve got advanced Excel and data manipulation skills.
• You are a results-driven person.
• You can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You’ve got the ability to prioritize your tasks.

The Skills That Will Help You to Succeed Even More: 

• You’ve got Oracle knowledge.
• You are part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA).
• You’ve got experience with Spanish accounting.
• You know any other European language, eg. Italian, French etc.

Additional information:

• This is a full-time position.
• Working hours: Mon-Fri 8.30-5.00 with 1h for lunch/ Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30 with 1h for lunch.
• Fix-term contract

Arrow is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment by providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.

Do you see yourself as our future colleague? If yes – send us your application. 

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