Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.
We are seeking a highly skilled Associate
Manager to join our Corporate Accountancy team within a leading
multinational hospitality company. The role is based in Madrid,
supporting both the Spanish entities and the Brussels Headquarters.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, audit
experience, and solid coordination skills to ensure high-quality financial
reporting and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support
and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in
accordance with internal policies and IFRS/local GAAP.
- Review
journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to
ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Supervise
the work of the external BPO provider responsible for specific
transactional accounting activities.
- Perform
and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and
completeness.
- Support
the preparation of financial statements and annual accounts,
particularly for Spanish legal entities.
- Supervise
and support the external tax provider responsible for corporate
taxes, VAT, and other indirect tax obligations.
- Assist
in preparing consolidated financial reports and corporate deliverables for
both Spanish companies and the Brussels HQ.
- Coordinate
with internal and external auditors and lead audit-related activities to
ensure smooth and timely completion, including providing required
documentation and information.
- Support
the Group Controlling team during all closing cycles and contribute to the
preparation of the annual Budget.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams across Spain and the Brussels Headquarters.
- Support
continuous improvement initiatives, including process improvements and
enhancement of internal controls.
- Assist
in developing and updating accounting policies, process documentation, and
system improvements.
- Provide
guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree or
professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) are a strong plus.
- Minimum
3 years of experience in external audit,
preferably within a Big Four firm or a multinational company.
- Strong
understanding of IFRS and/or local GAAP; experience in the hospitality
sector is a plus.
- Advanced
English (C1 or higher) is mandatory; French or Dutch
will be considered a strong plus.
- Experience
supervising external providers (BPO) is highly valued.
- Strong
proficiency in Excel.
- Experience
and knowledge with SAP S/4HANA and SAP BPC is a plus.
- Solid
understanding of corporate tax and VAT processes (coordination or review
experience).
- Strong
analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under
tight deadlines.
- Ability
to operate in a multicultural and dynamic environment.