Accounting & Reporting Manager

About the role

The Accounting & Reporting Manager will lead month-end closing and audit activities for legal entities in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Poland while managing a team of four to six accountants. This role ensures strict adherence to reporting deadlines and compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and local tax requirements. The position holder will conduct in-depth analysis to explain variances between actual performance and the Business Plan and supervise monthly reconciliations for profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Collaboration with local, regional, and headquarters finance teams is central to driving continuous process improvements and organizational success. You will oversee the Purchase to Pay process during month-end closing for entities across 22 countries within the Glovo Group and provide support with point-to-point disclosures to ensure accurate and timely statutory financial statements and reports. Leading a team of three to six accountants, whether from local markets or international backgrounds, is a core responsibility that requires hands-on guidance and development. You will work alongside local accounting teams to harmonize the Purchase to Pay process across the group while reviewing and approving monthly reconciliations related to point-to-point accounts on the balance sheet and profit or loss. Ensuring that all accounting and financial policies and procedures related to point-to-point processes align with prevailing legislation is essential, and you will proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and drive their execution and implementation. You will actively participate in implementing local ERPs and other finance initiatives tied to point-to-point processes and prepare ad hoc analyses to clarify deviations between profit or loss and business plan targets to support leadership decision-making. Adapting swiftly to changes in corporate policy, tax regulations, and legislation is necessary, and collaboration with the FinOps team ensures that accounting flows remain aligned with business needs.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Drive the month-end closing process for legal entities in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Poland while coordinating activities across a multi-country environment.
• Manage a team of four to six accountants, providing leadership, development, and performance guidance to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Oversee the Purchase to Pay process during month-end closing for entities spanning 22 countries within the Glovo Group, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Provide support with point-to-point disclosures to guarantee accurate and timely statutory financial statements and reports that meet regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of three to six accountants from diverse local and international backgrounds, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Harmonize the Purchase to Pay process across the group by working closely with local accounting teams to standardize procedures and controls.
• Review and approve monthly reconciliations related to point-to-point accounts on the balance sheet and profit or loss, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure all accounting and financial policies and procedures related to point-to-point processes align with prevailing legislation and internal governance frameworks.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and drive their execution and implementation to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Actively participate in implementing local ERPs and other finance initiatives tied to point-to-point processes, contributing to successful adoption and optimization.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses to clarify deviations between profit or loss and business plan targets, enabling data-driven leadership decision-making.
• Adapt swiftly to changes in corporate policy, tax regulations, and legislation, ensuring that financial processes remain compliant and effective.
• Collaborate with the FinOps team to ensure that accounting flows remain aligned with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, supporting the delivery of reliable and insightful management information.
• Act as a key point of contact for local finance teams, headquarters, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline as a foundational requirement for this role.
• Bring more than eight years of applicable experience in accounting within multinational corporations to demonstrate depth of knowledge and practical application.
• Possess previous experience in people management positions, as leading and developing teams is central to this responsibility.
• Exhibit fluency in English, both written and verbal, to communicate clearly and effectively with global stakeholders.
• Show strong knowledge of general ledger functions and month-end and year-end closing processes, including experience with accruals, provisions, accounts payable, and legal contingencies.
• Maintain a solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures, along with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards, to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for building detailed financial models and conducting in-depth analysis.
• Leverage experience with SAP S4/HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, and OneStream to support complex accounting and reporting needs.
• Highlight prior experience with ERP migrations and project management to navigate large-scale initiatives and changes effectively.
• Apply strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities in all interactions.
• Thrive in a team environment, demonstrating the ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Align with the core requirements of the role, recognizing that meeting all criteria is essential for success in this position.

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