Junior Accountant

If you're here, it's because you're looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We'll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

Our culture and strong values. 

Our career development philosophy. 

Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Accounting team in Barcelona to undertake the month-end closing process for our Polish entities, meet with the reporting deadlines and timings and ensure we are in compliance with Group Accounting Policies and applicable reporting standards. You will work closely with our local, Regional and HQ finance teams to manage financial processes, prepare reports, and contribute to the overall success of our organization.

THE JOURNEY

• Support the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain paperworks for the monthly accruals as required as a part of the monthly financial reporting process.
• Maintain the company's accounting books according to the statutory regulations.
• Provide accurate and timely reports for management.
• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits.
• Contact with financial institutions in Poland: banks, ZUS, tax offices, etc.
• Preparation of data and documentation for tax control purposes.
• Verification of the accuracy of VAT data necessary to prepare periodic  tax returns.
• Periodic verification and reconciliation of accounting balances.
• Issuing intercompany invoices.
• Review income statements and balance sheet discrepancies and escalate to management if necessary.
• Support General Audit of all Accounting Ledgers on a regular basis
• Ensure all accounting/financial Policies and Procedures are adopted in line with prevailing legislation.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/IFRS) during the month-end closing reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and controls.
• Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference.
• Work closely with the local finance team within different finance projects.
• Support the Head of Finance with any finance or accounting related topic.
• Adapt quickly to changes in company policy, tax regulations and legislation.
• Check all original documents (contracts, acts, VAT declarations, etc.) for the company interest.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Bachelor's Degree from related departments (Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, etc...). CPA certification is a plus.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience in Accounting or similar role for multinational companies.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end closing process preparation.
• Open to learn the local accounting standards and tax regulations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (GAAP/IFRS). 
• Availability to travel according to the business needs.
• Good experience in SAP (or any other system) and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheet.
• Fluent in English and Polish with the ability to understand and communicate clearly and effectively (both written and oral).
• Strong analytical skills to analyze financial reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A good organization & planning skills.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings
• Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year
• Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

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