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Balance Sheet Accountant (Cornella de Llobregat, B, ES, 08940) @ ASSA ABLOY AB

Cornella de Llobregat, B, ES, 08940OnsiteFull-time
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<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/27c0a91770d9ecac9ed08a9f63f401a6121aa728d77960676d754d492bcae147/static_content/8761288a654040abb2af/jobad1.png" alt="" width="748" height="128"> </p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Do you have strong experience in financial accounting and a passion for ensuring accuracy and compliance, along with the drive to grow your skills in a cooperative environment? Join the ASSA ABLOY Group’s team in Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain, and enjoy a culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">What you would do as our Balance Sheet Accountant</span></strong><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a Balance Sheet Accountant within the Global Solutions Finance team at ASSA ABLOY, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of assets, liabilities, and equity across the business. Acting as a link between Global Finance teams, Controllership, and Internal Audit, you will support high-quality processes, ensure compliance with policies and standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">You would also be responsible for:</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Reconciliation &amp; balance sheet control: Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Variance analysis &amp; reporting: Review ledger movements, investigate discrepancies, and provide clear and insightful commentary on balance sheet variances.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Audit &amp; compliance: Prepare assisting schedules and working papers for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Process improvement: Identify inefficiencies in reconciliation and financial control processes, and actively contribute to improving and streamlining workflows.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Asset management: Maintain fixed asset registers, calculate depreciation, and ensure proper asset capitalization in line with accounting standards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The skills and experience you need </span></strong><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We are looking for someone who has:</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) either completed or in progress (finalist level).</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Approximately 2–5 years of experience in financial accounting, with strong exposure to month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Hands-on experience with reconciliation and close tools such as FloQast or BlackLine, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines in a structured and deadline-driven environment.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a methodical approach to investigating discrepancies and resolving complex accounting issues.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">What we offer</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Learning and career development opportunities, including training programs, online learning, and continuous development. </span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A competitive salary and benefits package.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A cooperative and inclusive work environment within a global organization.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A helpful leadership team and strong values that guide how we work and grow together.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We review applications regularly, so don’t wait</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Giulia Virde at [email protected]</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Let’s create a safer and more open world - collectively! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">To find out more about us, visit <a href="https://www.assaabloy.com">www.assaabloy.com</a></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-WGIE</span></p>

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