Financial Accountant (Spanish speaker)

Job Description

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic & ambitious Financial Accountant- Spain Market to join our busy experienced Finance team. We will give you the flexibility and support you need to shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality. This role will carry with its great potential for progression along with professional and personal development. If you have the right skills and mind-set and want to work with a team who encourages you to make a difference, be creative and share your ideas, we want to hear from you. Our European Service Centre office based in Swords, Dublin offers a bright, modern and friendly working atmosphere.

What You'll Do:

The Financial Accountant will manage the general accounting function in order to ensure accuracy and control and the smooth operation of the day-to-day functions of the General Accounting team in a fast-paced changing environment in support of country Accounting Manager and Business Partner requirements.

1. To assist & support the month end close schedule in line with previously set deadlines and to ensure the financial results are correctly and accurately reported.
2. To maintain financial records in accordance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices)
3. To enter journals into the Oracle financial system in line with accounting policy (journal entry requirements)
4. To prepare documentation to support the financial statements audit both internally and externally in line with accounting policy AP1-02 (Balance sheet, statement of income and supporting documentation)
5. To assist in the preparation for the finalization of the Financial Statement under SPGAAP and corporation tax accounts by ensuring that all information required to support the the FS and corporation tax return is gathered and documented within the set deadlines
6. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations in the official company format ensuring that any reconciling items/errors are identified and resolved as quickly as possible but no later then 90days.
7. To assist the Genpact team in any queries relating to fixed assets.
8. To assist the team GA team in any queries related to journals and/or reconciliations.
9. To assist all Spain buyers with the PO process - creating, receiving etc.
10. Prepare and submit surveys/reports for the Bank of Spain and other administrative regulators.
11. Oversee end-to-end management of all notifications from regulatory authorities.
12. Analysis/review of all p&l accounts as requested by management to support cost analysis, cost review and regular cost control tracking.
13. Ability to resolve and respond to accounting queries received from internal customers/senior management in an efficient and timely manner thus ensuring service expectations are maintained / exceeded
14. Any other ad-hoc requests from Management.
15. To uphold and embody the Hertz Mission, Vision and Values in everyday dealings with Team Members and Customers, both Internal & External

What We're Looking For:

Strong accounting skills - Preferably fully qualified accountant or at final stages of accounting qualification along with experience (ACCA, ACA)

- Previous experience in Financial/Accounting environment essential

- Good working knowledge of excel essential

- Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate at all levels

- Excellent organisational skills - achieving deadlines is key in this area and this is a busy role.

- Proactive, enthusiastic attitude to work and committed to continuous process improvement

- Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory.

What You'll Strive For:

• Department focus areas include liaising with the country, ensuring any information requests are met and local deadlines are achieved.
• Successful performance in key areas including reconciliation preparation and month end tasks.
• Process improvements - Reducing manual entries and processes with the area.

What You'll Get:

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental in Corporate countries.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
• Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
• Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
• Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends)
• Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform
• 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
• Income protection for long term illness
• Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
• Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family
• Onsite Occupational Health support
• Discounted Microsoft at Home plan
• Christmas savings scheme
• Free parking