Job Title: Accountant / General Ledger
Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès
Employment type: Full-time
About The Job
With more than 185 years of history and through business development in more than 70 countries, Uriach Italy is a leading company in the European nutraceutical market. Some of our iconic brands are Aquilea, Fisiocrem, Laborest, with a strong presence in major European markets.
Today Uriach has more than 1300 employees between subsidiaries in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and Romania. We continue to expand our activities through distribution contracts in more than 25 countries worldwide.
We believe that the power of nature, enhanced by science, is the most appropriate way to improve human health and well-being.
People are the essence of the company, and factors such as research, innovation, and quality are inspirational in creating new products with a sustainable slant.
We want to have a positive impact on both people's lives and the planet.
As an Accountant/General Ledger with proficiency in German and English you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining the integrit of the general ledger, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities for our German entities and other assigned regions.
Be prepared to:
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities according to IFRS/local GAAP.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records for assigned entities.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets teams to ensure proper accounting flows.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
- Prepare financial statements and reports as required.
- Communicate effectively with German-speaking colleagues, auditors, and stakeholders.
- Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives within the GL function.
For this role we require:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in General Ledger or similar accounting roles.
- Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS and/or local GAAP).
- Hands-on experience with SAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Sector: Industria Farmacéutica
Función: Contabilidad / Banca / Finanzas
Tipo de empleo: Trabajo a tiempo indefinido