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idealista

Senior Accountant – Controller, Native/Bilingual French

idealista

. Maintain the company’s general ledger in accordance with French regulations, with a high degree of autonomy .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the French accounting and tax system, with strong experience in French accounting practices and compliance. Proficient in preparing financial statements and advanced analytical reports, while effectively managing relationships with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
French Accounting KnowledgeFrench Tax ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsExperience with French General Accounting Plan (PCG)Fluent in French and Spanish

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingBalance Sheet PreparationIncome Statement PreparationCash Flow Statement PreparationFinancial AnalysisTax PreparationFixed Asset ManagementSupplier ManagementPrepaid Expense ManagementFinancial Audit Experience
Soft Skills
ProactiveResilientQuick LearnerAdaptableStrong Time-Management SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
ExcelNavisionBusiness Central ERP
Industry Keywords
French General Accounting PlanFrench RegulationsStatutory AuditorsCentral Finance TeamAdministrative Activities

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ERPFluxTableauTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain the company’s general ledger in accordance with French regulations, with a high degree of autonomy
  • Prepare the French balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement each month
  • Produce reporting for the central finance team, ensuring the accuracy of all figures
  • Prepare advanced financial and analytical reports in Excel with the finance teams in other countries
  • Perform and coordinate administrative activities related to fixed assets, suppliers, prepaid expenses, and banking
  • Prepare, together with external tax advisors, the taxes applicable to the French entity
  • Ensure compliance with French tax and accounting regulations
  • Manage the relationship with the statutory auditors of the French entity
  • Coordinate with sales, technology, and other teams to assess the accounting and tax implications of decisions concerning the subsidiary
  • Support other financial tasks requested by the central finance department

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • In-depth knowledge of the French accounting and tax system
  • Strong experience in French accounting and taxation
  • At least 3 years of experience in a French company (in France or Spain) using the French General Accounting Plan (Plan Comptable Général, PCG)
  • Educational background in French administration, finance, and accounting, or equivalent
  • Native/Bilingual French speaker or excellent command of French (C1 level)
  • Fluent Spanish (C1 level)
  • English is highly desirable
  • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas
  • Knowledge of Navision or Business Central ERP systems is a plus
  • Financial audit experience is a plus, but not essential
  • Availability for regular business travel
  • Proactive, resilient, quick to learn, and adaptable
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A position of responsibility with a high degree of autonomy within an international group
  • Close collaboration with finance teams across multiple countries
  • A team culture without a rigid hierarchy, based on accountability and innovation
  • A respectful, discrimination-free working environment
  • Initiatives supporting diversity, work-life balance, and gender equality