Senior Financial & Tax Accountant

Location: Rubí

Our client PPG is looking for a Senior Financial & Tax Accountant
Mission
As Senior Financial & Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate legal entity reporting and full tax compliance for Spanish entities. You will act as the main point of contact for auditors and tax advisors, driving high-quality financial reporting and timely tax filings. The role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with local GAAP, US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with shared service centers and corporate teams to ensure alignment and process excellence. Additionally, you will support treasury activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This position is critical in safeguarding financial integrity and supporting business decision-making.

You will work closely with a team of colleagues in Spain and will be supported by PPG's Shared Service Center in the Czech Republic (responsible for ongoing accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the full statutory reporting process

Coordinate and act as main contact for external auditors

Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance (CIT, VAT, withholding taxes, etc.)

Manage Effective Tax Rate (ETR) calculations and US tax reporting requirements

Review and monitor intercompany transactions and transfer pricing documentation

Support month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliation processes

Collaborate with SSC teams to ensure high-quality accounting processes

Act as key contact for treasury operations and banking relationships

Ensure compliance with SOX controls and support internal/external audits

Participate in finance projects, system improvements and process optimization

Requirements
We are looking for an experienced accountant with good self-awareness and a strong foundation in Spanish accounting, Income tax and VAT. You are used to working independently and taking full ownership of your processes – you do not leave anything unchecked.

To thrive in the role, you have:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related field

+4 years of experience in accounting, finance or advisory (tax exposure required)

Strong knowledge of Local GAAP and US GAAP

Experience with tax compliance and Spanish tax regulations

Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Oracle or SAP is a plus

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Proactive, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

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