Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location:

Bilbao

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced accountant looking to expand your international expertise and play a key role in a global finance organization? Join Sibelco as a Senior Accountant and contribute to the accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity of our international operations.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Country Servicing Business Services team in Bilbao. In this role, you will act as the lead accounting professional within your assigned entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Group reporting standards, and statutory requirements while supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting.

Working closely with internal finance stakeholders, auditors, and business partners, you will play an important role in month-end closing activities, financial reporting, tax compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to work with modern finance systems and support the ongoing evolution of our finance technology landscape, including new reporting and consolidation tools.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Group reporting standards, and local statutory requirements.
• Managing month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, financial analysis, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Coordinating the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and related reporting packages.
• Supporting external audits, tax reporting activities, VAT compliance, and interactions with auditors and tax authorities.
• Driving continuous improvement through the effective use of finance systems, reporting tools, and best practices across accounting processes.

 

To be successful in this role, you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in accounting within an international environment, with strong knowledge of international IFRS standards. Specific country standards will be a plus.
• Strong systems proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to work effectively in a multinational environment.
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset, combined with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.