Chief Accountant

We’re looking for a  Chief Accountant  to strengthen our finance organization in Spain and take ownership of the accounting, statutory and tax compliance of our local legal entity. Reporting to the Country Controller, you will maintain a robust accounting framework under both local (Spanish GAAP) and US‑GAAP, manage regular tax obligations — including VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) — and work closely with our Global Shared Services Center (SSC) teams to ensure accurate, timely and compliant reporting.

This is a hybrid role based in Madrid, ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, international environment. Join EPAM and play a key role in our finance function in Spain!

Responsibilities

Maintain an effective accounting framework and related internal controls under both Local (Spanish GAAP) and US‑GAAP, leveraging SAP and the EPAM Global Shared Services Center (SSC) teams

Review and analyze monthly results during each closing to ensure the accuracy of the reported Trial Balance, in coordination with the Country Controller

Perform monthly account reconciliations in line with corporate policy and SOX requirements

Manage regular tax compliance for the entity — in particular VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) — preparing and reviewing periodic and annual filings and ensuring timely, accurate submission to the authorities

Monitor changes in local tax and accounting legislation and assess the impact on the entity’s processes

Support the Country Controller in periodic Statutory‑to‑US‑GAAP reconciliations and bridges for internal purposes

Coordinate the statutory audit process, ensuring quality information is available to auditors and reconciles with the financial statements

Respond to tax authority inquiries and support tax audits in coordination with the Country Controller and the EU Tax Director

Investigate accounting, control and finance issues, proactively driving resolution with relevant stakeholders

Support local operations, M&A integration activities and other ad‑hoc finance matters as required

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or equivalent

Valid Spanish accounting/audit qualification (e.g. ROAC) or local equivalent of a CPA qualification

Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, gained at a multinational/international company or in audit services (Big4)

Excellent knowledge of statutory (Spanish GAAP) and IFRS/US‑GAAP accounting standards

Proven ability to manage regular tax compliance, in particular VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT)

Strong, hands‑on experience with SAP (a must), plus ERP and MS Office

Solid understanding of Taxation and Transfer Pricing principles

Experience operating within a Shared Services environment supporting multiple international entities

High integrity, strong analytical skills and a proactive, collaborative approach

Excellent written and spoken English; business‑level Spanish

Nice to have

Further qualification in Taxation

Experience managing tax audits from a legal‑entity perspective

US‑GAAP reporting experience within a US‑listed multinational

Familiarity with SOX controls

We offer

Private health insurance

EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan

100% paid sick leave

Referral Program

Professional certification

Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country.

Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

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