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Senior Accountant

Madrid (ES)
Full or part-time
Permanent employee

Your tasks

As a Senior Accountant, you will manage the accounting activities of our Spanish subsidiary and provide support to the Degussa Holding AG Finance team in Germany and abroad. Your expertise and structured approach will help ensure efficient and reliable financial processes across the Degussa Group. Your responsibilities include: 

  • Lead and manage the full accounting operations of our Spanish subsidiary 
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards
  • Optimize and further develop accounting processes, as part of the implementation of a new ERP system
  • Oversee and ensure the accuracy of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting, including account reconciliations and intercompany settlements
  • Prepare and coordinate financial audits and work closely with external auditors and tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and support tax filings and declarations

Your profile

  • Degree in business administration or a comparable qualification with a focus on accounting
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally within an international environment, preferably in the financial or precious metals sector
  • Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and proactive way of working
  • Fluent in Spanish (C2 level required) with good English skills (minimum B2 level); German would be an advantage
  • Impeccable criminal record and credit history 

What we offer

  • Attractive compensation and employee benefits
  • 25 days of annual leave, flexible working hours and the option to work from home (up to two days per week) 
  • A motivated and professional team with strong team spirit
  • Employee discounts on our products
  • Individual professional development and training opportunities
  • A modern workplace in a central location in Madrid

About us

Grow your career with us.         

The Degussa name stands for quality and reliability like no other in the world of precious metals. This tradition is carried forward today by Degussa Sonne/Mond Goldhandel GmbH (“Degussa Goldhandel” or simply “Degussa Gold”), founded in 2010 and active in the precious metals market since 2011. As a global company specialising in gold, silver, and platinum, Degussa has since become Europe’s leading independent precious metals dealer.

The company employs around 250 people and operates twelve branches across Germany, as well as international offices in London, Geneva, Zurich, and Madrid. In addition to bars and coins, clients benefit from online shops and services such as gold purchasing and safe deposit. With its expertise in trading, recycling, and production for industrial clients, Degussa covers the entire precious metals value chain.