About our Company
RecoverTM is a leading materials science company and global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends.
Our purpose
We enable large-scale sustainable change in fashion through business value & inspiration.
Your role purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and executing complex accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing general ledger activities, and supporting audits. The Senior Accountant collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, streamline processes, and drive strategic decision-making. Additionally, the role ensures adherence to internal controls, tax regulations, and company policies while mentoring junior staff to foster a high-performing accounting team.
Your responsabilities
1. General Accounting
* Prepare and record daily journal entries with precision, ensuring the correct recording of transactions in the general ledger in accordance with IFRS and the Spanish General Accounting Plan (PGC).
* Perform detailed analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet and P&L accounts, including monthly reconciliations and investigation of variances.
* Manage intercompany transactions, balances, and reconciliations across international entities.
2. Financial Close, Reporting and automation
* Lead and contribute to the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial results.
* Prepare and automate financial reports, and analyses by connecting ERP/ data warehouses/tools to support data-driven decision-making and enhance efficiency.
3.Specialized Accounting Expertise
* IFRS 16 (Leases): valuation of right‐of‐use assets and lease liabilities, lease term determination, discount rates, lease modifications, and presentation requirements.
* Inventories and COGS: accurate inventory valuation (FIFO/weighted average), application of NRV, and proper recognition of cost of goods sold.
* Ability to share IFRS expertise across the group through training, guidance materials, policy updates and ongoing support, ensuring consistent and compliant application of standards in all subsidiaries.
* Strong commitment to staying current on IFRS updates and providing advice on their impact on the company's financial reporting and operations..
4. Tax Reporting and Compliance
* Prepare and file tax Retunrs, and other statutory requirements.
* Support transfer pricing compliance: participate in the implementation, monitor, and document transfer pricing policies/procedures/controls.
5. Audit and Compliance
* Actively support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reports, evidence, and responses for all legal entities.
* Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and tax regulations.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Business Support
* Collaborate closely with functional teams (operations, FP&A, procurement, etc.) to gather financial information, provide actionable insights, and support decision-making in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Work Experience Requirements
* The successful candidate will bring proven professional experience in accounting, ideally within a manufacturing and international business context, to ensure immediate impact on our financial operations under IFRS.
Competencies required
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, problem-solving orientation, excellent communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, proactivity and initiative, adaptability and self-learning, professional skepticism.
Other requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
* Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles, with at least 3 years in a senior capacity
* Strong knowledge of IFRS (primary framework) and Spanish local GAAP (Plan General de Contabilidad – PGC), including experience preparing or converting financial statements under IFRS and/or US GAAP for statutory and group reporting purposes
* Proven experience in international/multi-jurisdictional environments, working across different cultures and regulatory frameworks
* Solid experience in manufacturing or inventory industries, with exposure to cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production-related financial processes
* Expertise with Microsoft Excel
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365FO is highly desirable
* Fluent in English (written and spoken). Travelling might be required
Role of the department
The Accounting Department plays a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making for our international manufacturing company. Operating under IFRS principles, the department maintains compliance across multiple jurisdictions while addressing the unique complexities of manufacturing operations, such as inventory valuation and cost accounting.
* Financial Reporting: Preparing accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements (including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP. This provides clear insights into the company's performance, position, and cash flows for management, investors and other stakeholders..
* Transaction Processing: Efficiently managing the full cycle of day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and journal entries. This ensures smooth cash flow, accurate record-keeping, and reliable data for manufacturing-specific activities like procurement of raw materials and production costs.
* Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, tax laws, and internal policies while mitigating financial risks through robust internal controls.
* Audit Support: Coordinating with internal and external auditors to facilitate reviews and maintain transparency in financial reporting.
* Tax Reporting: Preparing and filing accurate tax returns and provisions (including corporate income tax, VAT/withholding tax, transfer pricing documentation, and other indirect taxes) in compliance with local and international tax regulations.
What we offer
At RecoverTM, we offer an inspiring, innovative and purpose-driven work environment where you can be yourself, grow, and make an impact. As part of an international team of nearly 300 talented professionals from 16+ nationalities, you'll collaborate with diverse, motivated, and talented colleagues who are passionate about driving sustainability change.
We believe in fostering a flexible, innovative, and growth-oriented mindset, driven by a meaningful purpose: to enable large-scale sustainable change through business value and inspiration. This ambition fuels everything we do, inspiring us to contribute and growth.
Our corporate values
Care, Brave, Curious, Get it done.
RecoverTM provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.