Senior Accountant - Controller

Description

At idealista, we aim to strengthen our Finance team by recruiting a committed, motivated, and enthusiastic individual eager to lead projects within a large team comprising over 15 companies across Spain, Italy, and Portugal! We are a company full of ideas! **Do you know idealista?** ------------------------------- idealista is the leading reference platform for anyone searching for housing (or commercial premises, buildings, etc.)—whether for purchase or rental—as well as for those wishing to list such properties. Since 2000, we have helped our users overcome the stress and frustration often associated with finding housing. Constant innovation is part of our DNA, and we never lower our guard! Indeed, thanks to all idealistas, our figures have grown steadily over the past 20 years; today, we operate in 3 countries, serve users worldwide, and receive over 200 million visits per month—making idealista the European real estate portal with the highest real estate traffic. At idealista, we do not believe in rigid hierarchical structures or organizational charts that reduce people to mere "boxes." Instead, we prioritize integrated, diverse, tightly knit, and collaborative teams built on responsibility and teamwork. We currently maintain offices in three European countries: in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Zaragoza, and Elche), in Italy (Milan, Treviso, and Monteprandone), and in Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, and Aveiro), while also having idealistas distributed across many other cities in these countries. ### **Your responsibilities:** You will participate in, among many others, the following responsibilities: * Perform and supervise the company’s general accounting under French regulations with a high degree of autonomy, including the full accounting cycle, closings, and reporting. * Prepare the balance sheet and income statement monthly, ensuring numerical accuracy. * Collaborate closely with finance teams in other countries when preparing various reports. * Manage the relationship with the external accounting firm and collaborate with them regarding the filing of taxes required under French legislation. * Develop financial and analytical reports using Excel at an advanced level (complex formulas; macro proficiency is appreciated). * Prepare and present the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. * Coordinate administrative activities with the various teams within the unit. * Record invoices. * Create and record supplier payments. * Record and track prepaid expenses and accrued expenses. * Record and track fixed assets. * Record bank transactions. * Record and reconcile transactions made via corporate credit card. * Provide support to other areas of the Finance team. ### **What are we looking for?** * Solid experience in French accounting and taxation. You have worked either in a French company operating in Spain with reporting to France according to the French General Chart of Accounts (PCG), or directly in France within a local company. Minimum of 3 verifiable years of experience. * Experience in financial auditing is a plus. * Excellent command of French (C1), English (C1), and Spanish (C1). * Advanced Excel proficiency. * Familiarity with ERP systems Navision or Business Central is an advantage. * Degree in Administration, Finance, and French Accounting or related field. * Position based in Madrid, with availability for regular business travel. * Immediate start. ### **Why join idealista?** * Proactive and resilient attitude * Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new environments * Strong time management and organizational skills * Knowledge of the market and commercial trends in Spain ##### **Ready to become an idealista?**