Accountant

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Mid level
Events
The Role
The Bookkeeper will manage daily bookkeeping activities, process vendor payments, perform reconciliations, support payroll, and ensure compliance for Israeli operations while utilizing ERP systems and automation tools.
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Why Kenes:
At Kenes, we foster a family-like work environment within a global company. We understand the significance of work-life balance and strive to create an atmosphere that supports personal well-being and professional growth. We believe in empowering our employees with knowledge and skills that propel their careers forward. Join Kenes and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll thrive both personally and professionally.
Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our global finance team. This role combines day-to-day accounting responsibilities with a modern, technology-driven approach to finance operations, including process improvement, automation, and the use of advanced digital and AI-based tools.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment while supporting accounting activities related to Israeli entities and operations.
Main Responsibilities:

  • Support day-to-day bookkeeping activities and maintain accurate financial records
  • Process vendor invoices and assist with customer invoicing
  • Help prepare and process local and international payments
  • Perform bank, intercompany, and credit card reconciliations
  • Support month-end closing activities and accounting processes
  • Work with ERP systems and finance platforms to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Support process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and implementation of AI-driven finance tools
  • Collaborate with global teams and external service providers
  • Support quarterly and annual closing
  • Perform additional finance and administrative tasks as required
Requirements:
  • Practical experience in bookkeeping and accounting, with a strong focus on bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
  • Strong Excel and computer skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); experience with global ERP platforms is an advantage
  • Experience in global and multi-currency environments — advantage
  • Interest in technology, automation, and AI-driven tools within finance operations
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Proactive approach and willingness to take initiative
  • Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership

WHAT WE OFFER: 

  • Real opportunities for professional development in a leading international company
  • Friendly team culture that promotes initial and continual professional education and team collaboration
  • Hybrid model & Flexible working hours
  • Extra remote working days / weeks
  • Flexible remuneration: food, transportation, daycare
  • Easy access by public transport (really close by a metro stop)
  • Regular team events
  • Refer a friend program

In case you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in English. 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
All documents will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. 

 
 

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
  • Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
  • Strong Excel and computer skills
  • Experience in global and multi-currency environments
  • Experience supporting bookkeeping activities for Israeli companies
  • Interest in technology, automation, and AI-driven tools
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality
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The Company
HQ: Geneva
412 Employees
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Our Mission: To be the world’s leading facilitator of meetings for global exchange of professional knowledge in medical, scientific and other professions, based upon our core values of integrity and excellence. With over 60 years of expertise, Kenes Group has become a global leader in meetings, excelling as a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), Association Management Company (AMC), and Continuing Education Provider (CPD/CME). Founded in Tel Aviv in 1965 and headquartered in Geneva, Kenes Group has hosted over 4,300 conferences in more than 100 cities around the globe, providing services to over 220,000 participants per year. Over the past six decades, Kenes Group has established and maintained its winning reputation as a global meeting and association management provider. Recognised as the world leader in meeting planning, Kenes Group is the only global PCO dedicated to medical and scientific events. Kenes Group boasts a long-standing client base of some of the world’s foremost organisations and associations, with more than 100 returning and long term clients. With a team of over 350 professional, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary employees in 18 locations on four continents, Kenes Group truly delivers global expertise with personal, local know-how. Our clients have come to rely on Kenes Group as a competent, loyal and trusted advisor. We have earned our reputation as the provider of choice for global conference management. Kenes Group is proud to be accredited member of IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) and ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) and to have team members in both PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) and ASAE (American Society of Association Executives).

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