Accounting Officer

**Job Reference**: - 1_25_MNG_F_AO **Position**: - Accounting Officer **Closing Date**: - Saturday, 18 January, 2025 **Reference**: 1_25_MNG_F_AO **Job title**: Accounting Officer **About BSC** - The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries. Look at the BSC experience: BSC-CNS YouTube Channel Let's stay connected with BSC Folks We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences. **Context And Mission** - The Finance and Accounting Group is responsible for the management of financial resources of all activities of BSC-CNS (expenses, budgets, audits, banking relations, suppliers, payment of receipts). In accordance with current financial legislation and accounting regulations, they administer the funds and assets of the center. The Group also prepares financial reports for audits and accountability. In this context, we are looking for an Accounting Officer to give support in the accounting and financial management of the center. **Key Duties** - Oversee and execute accounts payable processes, including invoice posting and validation. - Manage and maintain financial documents and records through SAP. - Prepare detailed financial and management reports to support decision-making processes for the Accounting Unit. - Coordinate and execute general accounting tasks, including internal control of expenses and compliance with established procedures. - Ensure proper reconciliation of cash and credit card transactions. - Cooperate during financial and tax audits, providing required documentation and insights. - Propose and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations. **Requirements**: - Education - Higher Vocational Training (FPII/CFGS) or similar professional degree. - Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience - 2 years of experience in similar roles. - Knowledge of Accounting and tax system. - Excellent skills in Microsoft office (Advanced level in Excel). - Knowledge of the public system will be necessary. - Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience - High level of Spanish, oral and written (for Spanish documents processing). - At least medium level of English, oral and written. - Experience with a specific accounting program (preferably SAP) will be valued. - Competences - An organized, methodical person, with an interest in administrative and financial support tasks is required for this position - Team player, effective time management and prioritization - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment - Planning and organizing (Structured mindset) - Meticulous attention to the detail and ability to multi task - Flexibility **Conditions** - The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department - We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures - Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration - Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement - Starting date: asap **Applications procedure and process** - A full CV in English, including contact details. - A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered. **Development of the recruitment process** The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases: - ** Curriculum Analysis**: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. _- _**_40 points_**: The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women. The panel wil