Senior Accountant
What would our world be like if we no longer had electricity? Lights, heating, household appliances, water supply, Internet, public transport, hospitals, stores, etc.: They are all dependent on our services, which makes us an important pillar of the economy and society in general. Reliable energy delivery enables a higher standard of living. We are at the forefront of research for modern energy efficient solutions and strong supporters of climate protection.
If you want to be part of this great project, join us as Senior Accountant! You will join to a young, dynamic and international environment, where your role will be key to the proper management of the Company's accounting administration, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
Your accountabilities
- Manage the company’s general accounting under both Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
- Perform the monthly/annual closing.
- Management of auditing processes.
- Prepare annual financial statements and statutory books.
- Ensure all accounting transactions are accurate and fully compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit financial reports and supporting documentation to the Alpiq Group.
- Develop, document, and implement internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Review the preparation of tax declarations prior to submission (VAT, IRPF, Special Taxes — hydrocarbons, electricity — Local Taxes, and Foral Taxes).
- Identify and implement process improvements to ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external providers, auditors, and tax or accounting advisors/consultants.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within an international environment, ideally within a group of companies or an auditing firm (preferably one of the Big Four) and within the energy sector.
- Solid technical knowledge of both IFRS and Spanish GAAP.
- Advanced user of SAP ECC and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of taxation (VAT, IRPF, Special Taxes — hydrocarbons, electricity — Local Taxes, and Foral Taxes).
- High level of English (C1 or equivalent).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a results-oriented and critical-thinking mindset.