GL Accountant

GL Accountant

Permanent contract / Marbella, Spain

Sommet Education is a hospitality management and pastry & culinary arts education group of more than 1200 employees that is home to five leading brands: Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Group and the Indian School of Hospitality. Our headquarters are based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional hubs in Marbella, Spain (Accounting) and London, UK (Enrolment, Marketing and Digital).

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

Candidate's Profile:
✅ 7+ years of post-qualification experience
✅ Deep knowledge of GAAP and regulatory frameworks, IFRS a plus
✅ Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
✅ Excellent communication skills in English
✅ Advanced Excel and accounting software proficiency (MS Dynamics is a plus)
✅ Experience managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
✅ High attention to detail with a strong grasp of the big picture
✅ Experience preparing statutory financials

If you're a self-starter with a business mindset and a passion for delivering results, we'd love to hear from you!
Main responsibilities & tasks:

Oversee GL, AP, and technical accounting operations
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly & annual financial reports
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal controls
Lead budgeting, forecasting & audit processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, tax & finance teams
Manage relationships with external auditors, and other financial professionals, culminating in a timely and accurate audit process.
Experience with reconciliation of Balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting documentation.