Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and highly professional Senior Accountant for a full time position within our Finance team. The Senior Accountant will report to the Head of Finance and work closely with the rest of the Finance team in Spain and internationally. 

About mediasmart

mediasmart is part of the Affle group - a global adtech company that completed its successful IPO in India in 2019 and has been growing profitably since. Affle group has been in the adtech/martech business for over 15 years and runs multiple ad platform businesses including Appnext, MAAS, mDMP, Jampp, RevX, Vizury, Youappi in addition to mediasmart.

Some of the key investors in Affle Holdings include Microsoft and D2C (JV between NTT DoCoMo & Dentsu).

At mediasmart, our mission is to allow advertisers to effectively reach audiences across their digital journeys in real time, while maximizing engagement with campaigns and their incremental value to advertisers. mediasmart was one of the first players to enter the programmatic mobile ecosystem and to date our proprietary technology stack includes a DSP, DMP & Ad-Server, as well as direct connections to more than 30 ad exchanges where we buy display, video and native ads on mobile apps, Connected TVs, DOOH and desktop.

The mediasmart business is headquartered in Spain having fast growing global teams across APAC, LATAM in addition to Europe. 

Our culture and values

• Be a generous team player. One that helps others succeed and celebrate their success.
• Love curiosity. Keep learning and stay relevant.
• It’s a team effort. Collaborate and cooperate to build a smart company.
• Go farther. Be an example for others. Set the bar.
• Love what we do. Love our work with passion and respect.
• Do good and do well. Our work matters.

We work hard and never forget to have fun in the process. Absolutely devoted to our customers and to building the best mobile advertising company out there, our passion shines through everything we do.

Summary & Duties

The Senior Accountant will manage the day-to-day accounting and the response and output production functions required of the department for the entity in Spain. Spanish accounts must be consolidated on a quarterly and annual basis with other accounts of the Affle group hence, accurate reporting on a timely basis is critical in this position.

The Senior Accountant must work closely with the Head of Finance as well as with other team members of the Finance teams overseas as well as the financial auditors.  

Below are some of the core responsibilities and requirements we envision for the role, which will be located in Madrid (hybrid mode):

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and in compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Conduct variance analysis between actual results and budgets/forecasts, providing explanations and recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare management reports and presentations to assist with strategic decision-making.
• Oversee and manage the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Reconcile accounts, including bank reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, answering auditor queries, and implementing audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and standards, and implement changes as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Work with departmental managers to develop and monitor budgets.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Prepare and submit tax provisions and assist in tax planning and strategy.
• Mentor and train junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.

Requirements

• The candidate must be a qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
• Must be fluent in Spanish, both oral and written.
• Must be fluent in English, both oral and written, as this is the language used for interaction with most of our team members and the business language for all our tools and documentation. 
• Ideally, the candidate would have 5-7 years minimum of experience with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Experience working with an advanced accounting program, preferably Netsuite or Oracle ERP family, and accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency using Excel and Google sheets is required.
• Proactivity, critical thinking and good disposition for working in teams is a must.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams is a plus.

Skills

• Analytical, curious and goal-oriented. A problem solver who is proactive and not satisfied until effective solutions are found. 
• Strong orientation to detail, with an ability to collect and organize data, understand the results, and communicate them effectively.
• Able to think independently and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding promptly to requests from teams or external parties and fulfilling required timelines.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work effectively in teams.