Santen

Eye Health

FinancialAccountant,Iberia

€35–48k Madrid, Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Financial Accountant, Iberia at Santen. Skills: Accounting, Financial analysis, Statutory compliance. Perform monthly closing activities. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting”

Industry & Context.

Eye Health
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree in Business, Economics, or Accounting, 3-4 years of experience in accounting, Accounting and controlling knowledge, High proficiency in Excel, Advanced skills in Microsoft SAP, Ability to maintain accurate, compliant statutory ledgers, Analytical skills, Experience collaborating with tax advisors or external accounting partners, Fluency in English and Spanish

Nice to Have

Experience gained within a multinational company, Experience gained within a consultancy environment

What You'll Do.

Perform monthly closing activities

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Develop financial analyses and supporting schedules

Maintain local statutory ledgers

Partner to maintain efficient

compliant accounting processes

Partner to maintain internal controls

Conduct detailed financial analyses

Collaborate with tax advisors to prepare GAAP technical

Support budgeting and forecasting

Support variance analysis

Support cluster financial analysis

Work with external accounting service providers

Ensure accurate P&L control

Ensure balance sheet control

Provide ad hoc accounting support

Provide ad hoc analysis

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with Finance Senior Manager; Collaborate with tax advisors; Work with external accounting service providers

Communication Scope

English; Spanish

Full Job Description

Santen is a specialized company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on eye health. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries and regions, our mission is to provide essential and significant value to patients and society through our products and services created from our expertise in ophthalmology and from the patient’s perspective. We are looking for an Accountant to support accounting, financial planning, and analysis activities for our Iberian business. In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial results while working closely with the Finance Senior Manager on a wide range of accounting matters. You will play a key part in monthly closings, statutory compliance, internal controls, and financial analysis that supports decision-making across the organization. What you will do * Perform monthly closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. * Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Develop financial analyses and supporting schedules for internal needs and audits. * Maintain local statutory ledgers in accordance with high-quality standards. * Partner with the Finance Senior Manager to maintain efficient, compliant accounting processes and strong internal controls. * Conduct detailed financial analyses and collaborate with tax advisors to prepare GAAP technical position papers. * Support budgeting and forecasting, including variance and cluster financial analysis. * Work with external accounting service providers to ensure accurate P&L and balance sheet control. * Provide ad hoc accounting support and analysis as requested by the Finance Senior Manager. ## Qualifications What you will bring to the role * A university degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. * At least 3-4 years of experience in accounting, preferably gained within a multinational company and/or consultancy environment. * Strong accounting and controlling

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