Accounting Specialist

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Madrid | Working form home up to 40% | Reference 8094

Are you passionate about finance? Do you have very good analytical skills to assess complex accounting issues under IFRS and Spanish GAAP? Do you have experience working in a multinational Group? If yes, this is the right place for you.  As an Accounting Specialist you will be part of the General Ledger team in Spain. Your tasks will consist of processing and supervising daily business activities (accounting entries, mapping of interface data, reconciliation, etc.) of the entities of the SIX Group located in Spain and France. You will contribute to monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities and reporting of said entities and work closely with different departments and locations (in particular headquarter in Switzerland) to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, Spanish GAAP and SIX’s standards. 

Does it sound interesting for you? Apply now with your CV in English!

What You Will Do

• independently process and supervise daily business and period-end closings. Prepare individual and consolidated financial statements (Cuentas Anuales), and other relevant financial and activity reports (CNMV) of the Spanish and French entities of the SIX Group.
• prepare internal reporting and support Group consolidation process. Develop and implement the accounting policies of BME and new applicable IFRS standards and/or services in line with the SIX Group accounting policies
• assess complex accounting matters under Spanish GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable legislation
• contribute to and/or lead strategic projects (e.g. restructuring, due diligence processes, PPAs, first consolidation of newly acquired companies or businesses, divestments, financial integration, impairment, etc.)

What You Bring 

• university Degree in Business Administration and advanced education in Finance & Accounting (e.g. certified auditor)
• 4 years minimum experience in financial audit (Big 4 or consultancy sector preferably) or in a similar position related with accounting or financial reporting including month-end closing activities in an international Group operating in different locations
• in-depth expertise in Spanish GAAP, IFRS and consolidation. Knowledge about internal control systems and procedures will be highly valued
• good command of Excel and knowledge of SAP. Any experience with reporting tools (e.g. SAC, Power-BI) will be an advantage
• resilient, responsible, proactive, independent and honest personality interested in working on a customer-oriented team and open to work in a multi-cultural environment, having also strong analytical, time-management, communication and coordination skills
• proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Sara Perez de la Cuesta at +34 91 709 56 80.

For this vacancy we only accept direct applications in English.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.