Consolidation Manager

**Consolidation Manager**

**Permanent contract **/ Marbella, Spain

Sommet Education is a hospitality management and pastry & culinary arts education group of more than 1200 employees that is home to five leading brands: Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Group and the Indian School of Hospitality. Our headquarters are based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional hubs in Marbella, Spain (Accounting) and London, UK (Enrolment, Marketing and Digital).

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

**Your profile**
- High level of Microsoft Excel experience required and Dynamics 365.
- Experience with consolidation software and financial investment environment.
- Knowledge of Opera Consolidation tool will be valued.
- IFRS and International accounting practices experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Fluent in Spanish and English, and French (no obligatory but an advantage).
- Must have strong technical and automation skills.
- Must have excellent analytical skills.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be flexible, able to contribute to a team environment, and able to handle multiple priorities.
- Individual will possess a business orientation with demonstrated customer service skills working within a team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Relevant experience as an auditor within a Big 4 or second tier accounting firm.

**Main responsibilities & tasks**
- Coordination and Supervision of the consolidation process (monthly basis).
- Elaboration of the Consolidated Annual Accounts for the Group (yearly basis), as well as Consolidated Interim Accounts (eg. HY basis).
- Assistance in the definition of the accounting policies of the Group based on IFRS, as well as the supervision of its implementation.
- Technical support to the Accounting Department - IFRS and conversion to Local GAAP.
- Review and prepare the supporting documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Assist with additional reporting requirements as needed.
- Lead ad-hoc strategic tasks and projects in the Finance area.
- Analyze financial information to explain variances and interpret results.
- Communicate financial results to Accounting Director, CFO and other levels of management in a clear manner.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience with reconciliation of Balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting documentation.
- Assist and develop new processes and system implementation when required.