Accountant - Financial Services Santutxu

Puesto: Accountant - Financial Services (Permanent) (Santutxu)
Senior Accountant (French Entities)

Location:

Bilbao, Spain
About the Company  Well-established multinational with over a century of history, known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. With operations in more than 30 countries, they provide essential materials to industries.
Role  As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the full accounting cycle of French legal entities, including:
Ensure accuracy and compliance of accounting records in line with IFRS and French GAAP, including verification of balances, reconciliations, provisions, stock movements, and loan updates. Prepare and record journal entries for assets, liabilities, stock, revenue, and expenses following Group policies and work instructions.
Maintain balanced accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Review and validate travel and expense claims to ensure correctness and compliance. Ensure month‑end and year‑end closings are properly executed, including reconciliation of balance sheet items with complete supporting documentation.
Prepare and coordinate financial reports in accordance with IFRS, Sibelco Group reporting standards, and local statutory requirements. Support and coordinate with internal and external auditors during the annual audit process. Prepare VAT and other tax filings, support external tax advisors, and manage tax inspections.
Contribute to process improvements and participate in the implementation of new tools and systems. Perform additional tasks as required by management.
Qualifications   8+ years of experience in financial accounting/audit roles covering accounting general ledger and full balance sheet aspects.
Master’s degree in Accounting, CPA/CIMA, CPC‑AECA (Spanish diploma), DESCF (French diploma).
Experience in manufacturing organisations or complex international organisations.
Experience working in France is a plus.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and ideally French GAAP.
Experience in international or manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
Knowledge of reporting tools such as Tagetik or One Stream is a plus.
Fluent in French and English (Spanish is a plus).
Detail‑oriented, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
Benefits  The company offers a supportive culture, opportunities for development, and the chance to be part of an international team.
Opportunity  If you're looking for a meaningful next step in your accounting career—where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a general transformation—this is your opportunity. Join a forward‑thinking company that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We look forward to receiving your application!

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