Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The GL Accounting Specialist manages the Record-to-Report (R2R) activities like Financial Accounting, General Ledger, costing, and consolidation for EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy and high performance. This role involves preparing and analyzing Service Level Agreement (SLA) results, presenting them to the client, and serving as the primary escalation point for any client concerns, addressing issues promptly to maintain client satisfaction. During month-end closing, the GL Accounting Specialist supports the team with operational tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion, as well as prepares and delivers comprehensive month-end close reports. Additionally, this position plays a key role in supporting transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and implementing changes to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Managing R2R Team responsible for EMEA countries (FA, GL, costing, consolidation)
• Preparing SLAs results and presenting them to the Client
• 1st point of escalation for the Client
• Supporting the team with operational tasks during closing
• MEC reporting
• Supporting transformation of processes

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fluency in Spanish language B2/C1
• Fluency in English language C1
• Proven experience in RTR (Fixed Assets, Consolidation) or financial background required
• Experience in OTC and PTP as asset
• Accuracy, diligence and commitment
• Practical advanced knowledge of Excel and SAP
• Strong customer orientation and proactive approach
• Good supplier relationship skills and team spirit
• Excellent Communication
• Very good analytical skills and attention to details
• Self-motivated, can prioritize tasks and set deadlines
• Well organized and proactive

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• n/a