Gl Accountant

**GL Accountant**

**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.
- Professional accounting experience with 7+ years post qualified experience
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, technical accounting skills, including knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and other regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (English), with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals.
- Experience with financial systems and software
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software (MS Dynamics experience a bonus)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy whilst having full control of the big picture.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- 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
- Preparation of VAT, Corporate tax return and statutory financial statements, in collaboration with tax advisors
- Consolidation experience is a plus

Sommet Education is the world’s most extensive network of hospitality management institutions. It provides premium education through accredited programmes in two institutions, Glion and Les Roches, on seven campuses around the world. Each institution offers a balanced curriculum of practical training, business management skills and a multicultural experience to prepare students for an international career in the fast-growing global hospitality industry.

Our approach to education is unique and entirely different from other universities or institutions. The learning and teaching environment not only provides a holistic education, but continually exposes students to a range of industry networks in the areas of luxury, finance, real estate as well as hotels, resorts and events companies. Our student’s success in their chosen career is what drives us as an organization.

We have established a Financial Service team in Marbella, to provide accounting support for all of our business units and we are looking for experienced and highly motivated Accountants Manager (GL) to join the team.

**Main responsibilities & tasks**

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the core accounting department (including accounts payable, general ledger and technical accounting), to ultimately ensure timely, complete and accurate financial reporting.

Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations through effective financial stewardship.

Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and provide insights to senior leadership.

Prepare and present financial reports and analyse financial data, providing insights to senior leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.

Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Own and constantly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve financial performance.

Collaborate with other departments such as legal, strategic finance and tax to ensure cross functional alignment with business objectives and to support decision-making.

Assist in budgeting and forecasting

Manage relationships with external auditors, and other financial professionals, culminating in a timely and accurate audit process.

Provide guidance and support to core accounting team, including coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.

Stay up to date with industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems.

Identify opportunities to automate to elevate efficiency and accuracy across the team, ensuring we remain up to date with the latest world class tech solutions in the accounting sphere, streamlining processes and removing bottlenecks.

Drive ad-hoc projects acro