International Accountant

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Company DescriptionKaplan Language Group (KLG) is a reliable and respected leader in the language travel industry, that provides high-quality, language-travel programs across the world. The group consists of some of the biggest names in educational language tourism: Alpadia Language Schools, ESL Languages, and Kaplan International Languages. With more than 130 combined years of experience and thousands of happy and satisfied alumni – KLG is a reliable and respected leader in the language travel industry.KLG offers a wide range of language and cultural programs in more than 100 countries across the world, allowing students to embark on a unique, life-changing journey specifically tailored to them.Job DescriptionReporting to the Accounting Manager, the International Accountant will:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and general ledger entries.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Support the Accounting Manager and / or the Senior Accountant in any specific project that would arise within the Accounting / Finance function.

Main Tasks

• Manage all accounting transactions: allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and general ledger entries.
• Review and prepare if needed bank reconciliation(s), petty cash reconciliation(s), fixed assets register(s).
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Maintain de books and the statutory accounts of the Legal Entities(s) under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Follow-up of the Legal Entity(s) costs under his/her responsibility
• Ensure a proper booking, liquidation and follow-up of taxes.
• Prepare and assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Liaise with the different departments to ensure reliability of the data, meeting deadlines and accuracy of the data provided.
• Be an active part to ensure the proper right levels of internal control are met and implemented.
• Support the Accounting Manager and / or the Senior Accountant in any specific project that would arise within the Accounting / Finance function.

QualificationsEducation And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Process optimisation oriented.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Good knowledge of accounting procedures.

Soft Skills

• Accurate and reliable.
• Used to work under pressure and deliver as per the expected deadlines.
• Strong prioritisation skills.
• Problem solving.
• Proactive.
• Hands-on.

Language Skills

• Spanish: native
• English: fluent both written and spoken.
• French and / or Italian and / or German will be a plus.

Additional InformationWhat We Offer You:

• Place of work: Barcelona
• Start date: asap
• Type of contract: Permanent
• Activity rate: Full time
• Ticket Restaurant
• Discount on medical insurance
• Free breakfast on Mondays and fruit on Thursdays
• Free coffee and milk
• Language courses abroad