Accounting Specialist Job in Madrid

Adecco Professional is looking for an important client: Accounting Specialist to undertake the following tasts:
1. Set up and write IPSAS-compliant accounting and financial procedures and policies;
2. Set up IPSAS-compliant financial statements and prepare all pre-requisites to follow transition of accounting criteria;
3. Set up work processes to comply with IPSAS criteria;
4. Prepare other kind of reports, progress reports and presentations;
5. Set up intranet page on IPSAS implementation and develop other requested communication material;
6. Assist in defining IT requirements on current IT system to get IPSAS outputs;
7. Assist the PC as required to achieve the activities of the IPSAS implementation work plan;
8. Assist in training in-house staff on IPSAS compliance;
9. Assist the PC in all related project activities including administrative tasks.
Required skills
- Advanced University degree in accounting, economics, finance, public or business administration or equivalent;
- Professional accounting qualification, CA, CPA1 or similar;
- Basic knowledge or familiarity with IPSAS, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
- Languages: Fluency in English. Knowledge of Spanish or French would be an asset. Ability to draft in English in a concise and effective manner is a requirement;

Competencies
- Minimum of three years of proven relevant professional experience in preparing financial statements and other financial reports;
- Proven relevant professional experience in setting up and drafting accounting and financial procedures and policies, work processes and communication material;
- Desirable experience in working in an international organization or company;
- Ability to work and analyze situations independently and propose solutions;
- Communication skills, sense of diplomacy and tact; - Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities.
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