General Ledger Accountant

Location: Chazo

ABOUT US

Waygate Technologies  is a global leader in industrial inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

The business will soon become part of  Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence , within Hexagon AB – a global technology group specialising in digital reality and measurement technologies that help organisations improve quality, productivity, and sustainability across the full product lifecycle.

This integration marks an important step in expanding capabilities across precision measurement and advanced inspection technologies, covering both the  external and internal quality of components . This role is part of a  key transformation initiative , contributing to the setup and stabilisation of finance operations within Hexagon’s Global Business Services in Barcelona.

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THE ROLE

We're looking for a  General Ledger Accountant  to join a newly created multinational team supporting the integration of a recently acquired business into our finance organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in dynamic environments, improving processes, and supporting finance transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate accounting operations across the EMEA region while helping shape new processes, systems, and ways of working.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines.
Perform balance sheet analysis, account reconciliations, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll entries, and other accounting adjustments.
Maintain and monitor fixed assets accounting activities.
Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across different entities.
Support tax-related accounting activities, including VAT, CIT, transfer pricing, and other local requirements.
Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls across the organization.
Prepare financial reports and support management reporting activities.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Controlling, and other finance teams to ensure smooth accounting operations.
Support transition and migration activities as we integrate new entities, systems, and processes.
Participate in finance transformation projects, including ERP implementations, process improvements, and standardization initiatives.
Provide support for ad-hoc reporting and special GBS projects as required.

ABOUT YOU

3-6 years of experience in General Ledger accounting or financial accounting, preferably within an international Shared Service Center (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping processes, and financial reporting.
Experience supporting business transitions, migrations, acquisitions, system implementations, or finance transformation projects.
Strong understanding of month-end closing, reconciliations, intercompany processes, and journal entries.
Strong personality with a proactive, hands-on approach and a high sense of ownership.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being built and improved.
Adaptable to change, resilient under pressure, and able to manage priorities in ambiguous situations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is required.

LANGUAGES

Fluent English is a pre-requisite
Additional European languages are a plus

WHY JOIN US

Competitive remuneration package: fixed part + bonus paid 2 times a year in March and September. The bonus is calculated according to the company's performance.
Stable employment conditions: permanent contract
Ticket Restaurants (2420 euro net by year)
Life insurance paid for by the company
Possibility to apply at any time for private medical insurance with Adeslas
Modern office in an attractive location in Barcelona (5 minutes walking from Sants Train Station)
Friendly and international working environment with collaborative spirit. We have employees with +33 different nationalities in our Barcelona office!
Access to an online platform reserved for our employees where you can benefit from discounts on more than 50 brands including fashion, technology, travel, culture, etc.
Remote work policy: the company provides 250 euro per year gross to manage internet and other expenses.
Teleworking model: hybrid model with a lot of flexibility
Flexible benefits in transport, education, kindergarten.