RTR Accountant (French Speaker)
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Sulzer. Madrid · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €27,750–€47,892 across Spain.
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What you'll do
- Keep ledger entries accurate under IFRS, and resolve accounting questions as part of the record-to-report team
- Reconcile clearing accounts, investigate differences, and make adjustments to keep financial records aligned
- Coordinate period-end and year-end close work across subledgers, the general ledger, and asset accounting
- Maintain account structures and support finance system rollouts, including intercompany reconciliation work
- Prepare journal entries, balance-sheet reconciliations, and variance reviews while improving close processes and controls
What you bring
- You have a university degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or another related field
- You bring at least two years of accounting work, focused on general ledger and financial reporting
- You can work professionally in both French and English
- You have experience with ERP systems and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant comfortable working across country finance teams, shared services, and external auditors or tax authorities. It is based in Madrid, and applicants must arrange their own visa or work permit support.
From the employer
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.We are looking for a RTR Accountant to join our Accounting team in Spain to help us take our Record to Report (RTR) area to the next level. As an Accountant, you will collaborate with multiple countries and engage with a diverse array of areas stakeholders, including Accounting, Reporting, Analytics, Country Finance Heads, Global Process Owners (GPOs), and external parties such as auditors and tax authorities.
Key responsabilities:
Serve as a member of the RTR team in the CoE, providing support on ad hoc topics and accounting issues
Support with financial booking activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations
Manage clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records
Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes
Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) with system implementations
Maintain and update the chart of accounts and hierarchies, ensuring it reflects the current business structure and reporting requirements
Collaborate closely with local Finance Teams in countries and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider
Coordinate with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger
Supports the period end close, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconcile with the general ledger; close general ledger, open new financial period, close Asset Accounting (AA)
Support with the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the RTR process, leveraging technology and best practices; maintain policies, procedures and templates
Ensure financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role
Do all technical Year End Closing activities such as balance carry forward, number range creations, close of AA
Support Intercompany reconciliation process in Coprocess and Tagetik (fix variances)
You need to succeed:
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Accounting with a strong focus on general ledger and financial reporting
CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving and management skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership
Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala) and accounting software
Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Experience with Tagetik, Coprocess and Qlik Sense is a plus
Proficiency in English and French
What we offer you
A permanent contract.
A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
Restaurant tickets.
Be part of an experienced, international team.
A good vibe working environment.
Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, making your work experience both comfortable and convenient.
Other fringe benefits.
International applicants are welcome to apply. No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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