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Accounting and HR Operations Specialist (f/m/d)

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alaika logoAlaika · Barcelona, Spain
Full-timeOn-site2mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
Accounts PayableComplianceExcelFinancial AnalysisPayrollSAP
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Responsibilities

  • Financial Stewardship: You will support / oversee the precise execution of financial transactions and maintain the integrity of our financial records.
  • Financial Closure: Your responsibilities include facilitating the smooth and accurate closure of our books at month-end and year-end.
  • Financial Admin: You will be responsible for the preparatory accounting incl. billing, invoicing/invoice posting, and bank transfers.
  • HR & Payroll Admin : Contribute to our growth initiative by providing essential HR admin support, including payroll, creating detailed HR documents (contracts, certificates) and managing HR systems (Personio), while maintaining strict confidentiality and data privacy.
  • Financial Closure & Tax Compliance: Your responsibilities include facilitating the smooth and accurate closure of our books at month-end and year-end as well as adherence to tax regulations.
  • Your Profile:
  • Educational Foundation: An Apprenticeship / Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or holding a Chartered Accountant Certification signifies your formal expertise.
  • Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in financial roles (1-2 years), especially within dynamic business settings. Your practical knowledge in accounting and financial reporting is expected.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient use of accounting software such as DATEV (Unternehmen Online) and SAP is essential, as are advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
  • Operational Skills: You are seasoned in handling Accounts Payable, Receivable, as well as tax regulations. You are familiar with payroll processes, and competent in managing the general ledger through monthly and yearly closings in collaboration with a dedicated tax, legal, and accounting partner.
  • Analytical Acumen: Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for managing complex financial data and scenarios. Exceptional accuracy in financial data management is a must, ensuring integrity in every aspect of our financial operations.
  • Organizational Prowess: You possess excellent organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Language Proficiency : Fluency in both English and Spanish is necessary, enabling effective navigation of local financial regulations and communications.

Benefits

Our employees are our most precious asset, and we are committed to providing a unique employee experience. We offer multiple opportunities to create your path and build a global career at the highest levels following your interests.Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure or attractive real stock options, allowing you to directly benefit from our collective success.Unmatched Growth Potential: Immerse yourself in an exhilarating start-up atmosphere where rapid personal and professional growth is not just encouraged but guaranteed and expected.Health and Wellbeing: Your health and fitness matter to us. We provide premium EGYM Wellpass membership with access to 10,000+Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

At ALAIKA, we are building the future of Financial Services with a bold vision: to become the most specialized Enterprise Financial Services advisory & investment firm in the industry by co upling Fortune 500 board room access , the deepest Fina ncial S ervices domain expertise with a global V enture Capital & Private Equity network. Through our three brands - ALAIKA Advisory (Strategy Consulting), ALAIKA Capital (Investment Company) and ALAIKA Building (Company Builder), - we are building the Financial Services holding company of the future. Founded in October 2022 by Johanna von Geyr (the Financial Services Practice Lead Partner of a leading NASDAQ listed strategy consultancy) and Harald Braunstein (builder/investor of multiple leading international software companies) & an all-star team , we bring together the best of both worlds: deep functional domain expertise and networks in global Financial Services, along with a proven track record in how to build and invest in leading software product companies. One team one dream : This all begins by bringing together the very best people for the job, which is exactly what we do at ALAIKA and why we might need you! We are seeking a diligent finance professional to join our Barcelona-based team, offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role is ideal for an individual who excels in a fast-paced scale-up environment, has an autonomous working style, and is adept at balancing meticulous financial detail with the broader vision of the company's financial health. Join the movement - apply now!

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