- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Puig
Puig is a distinguished name in the luxury fashion and fragrance industry, renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. As part of a global conglomerate, Puig offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment, fostering creativity and professional growth.
Puig is seeking a General Accountant for its Global Finance Services team in Barcelona, reporting to the Spain Accounting Manager and supporting one or more companies across financial matters. The role covers accounting close and reporting, balance sheet controls, cash planning, tax, audits and statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting. This is a permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support a company or group of companies on financial matters, overseeing general ledgers and key financial information.
- Serve as the single point of contact for Local Controllers and help ensure financial requirements and policies are applied across the companies in scope.
- Execute accounting activities for monthly, quarterly and year-end close, following closing procedures and group accounting rules.
- Manage quarterly intercompany reconciliations.
- Prepare, verify and submit group reporting.
- Ensure balance sheet statements contain reliable and accurate information in line with Group and statutory standards.
- Perform internal control activities required to ensure compliance with Group policies.
- Prepare monthly cash forecasts and analyse deviations.
- Ensure timely completion of company tax obligations and tax reporting; perform tax accounting.
- Lead internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain a second set of accounting books for statutory reporting in accordance with local accounting standards.
- Prepare balance sheet and cash budgets and forecasts.
- Support local controllers with subsidiary planning, budgeting and forecasting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
- English required; Spanish preferred but not mandatory. Additional languages are an asset.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Autonomous.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Process-improvement skills.
- Experience in Finance integration projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
- Solid understanding of IFRS standards.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in a similar position.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
Workplace
The role is situated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package; learning and development opportunities; professional growth opportunities at an international company.
Culture
Puig fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and creativity. Employees are valued for their unique contributions and are provided with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
About Cerulean
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