Head of the Accounting Unit

Ref.: 24-025_MS_JC

About the unit

The Accounting Unit operates within the Department of Economic Management. Its primary responsibility is to oversee, evaluate, and document all financial transactions conducted by the institution to ensure the preparation of comprehensive and accurate reports in compliance with applicable laws. This unit handles various tasks, including the management of fixed assets, taxation matters, cash flow management, and the dissemination of financial data to stakeholders such as the Generalitat de Catalunya, financial auditors, clients, and suppliers.

About the role

This position directly reports to the Head of Economic Management and requires a dynamic, results-oriented candidate with a strong collaborative spirit. The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions of the business
• Ensuring the accuracy of monthly closing procedures for general accounting, accounts payable, and treasury
• Completing tax forms and settlements as required
• Compiling monthly and annual financial information and key performance indicators (KPIs) for submission to the Executive Team and stakeholders
• Preparing financial data for IDIBELL's budget
• Providing support for the statutory financial audit
• Ensuring the effectiveness of financial procedures and internal controls
• Offering comprehensive assistance to the Head of Economic Management

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in Accounting and Tax

Education and training

•  Bachelor's degree in Economics or Business Administration

Technical & soft skills

• Expertise in ERP systems, preferably Fundanet
• Teamwork & experience in team management
• Time and stress management
• Responsibility & flexibility
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to request and share information
• Analytical skills
• Organizational and communication skills
• Process-oriented
• Resilience

Languages

• Good command of the English, Spanish and Catalan languages

We will value, but not required

• Prior experience in a biomedical research institute
• Prior experience in submitting files to the Generalitat de Catalunya on a monthly basis
• Previous experience in preparing and presenting taxes, including VAT and IRPF

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1

• Estimated start date: As soon as possible

• Contract duration: Permanent

•  Estimated annual gross salary: The salary will be linked to the demonstrated experience.
  
  

• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.

• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
  
  

• Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking

• 26 working days of holiday per year

• System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.

• Paid leave package

• Benefits of constant training are offered

• We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 09/07/2024

Data protection notice

In compliance with the obligations established in the General Regulation of Data Protection (RGPD), which is the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament and of the Council, of April 27, 2016, and the Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights, it is reported that the Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), CIF G58863317, with address Av. Granvia de l'Hospitalet, 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, will process your personal data, as the controller, to apply for the position, maintain communication concerning the status of the candidature, to access the delivered CV; to compare that your data is in accordance with the offers announced by IDIBELL and to verify, where appropriate, that the information provided is accurate.

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Our institute

The Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) is a leading research center in biomedicine, jointly promoted by the Bellvitge University Hospital and the Viladecans Hospital, both affiliated with the Catalan Health Institute, the Catalan Institute of Oncology, University of Barcelona, and the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat city council. In 2017, the Center for Regenerative Medicine of Barcelona (CMR[B]), now part of IDIBELL, initiated the Program for Advancing the Clinical Translation of Regenerative Medicine of Catalonia (P-CMR[C]) in collaboration with IDIBELL.

IDIBELL's research focuses on cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine, and regenerative medicine. Researchers at IDIBELL strive to make significant contributions to these fields, driven by a commitment to research, innovation, and societal impact, with the overarching goal of enhancing the quality of life for all.

Situated in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, south of Barcelona, IDIBELL is designated as a CERCA Centre by the Catalan Government and is a member of the Campus of International Excellence of the University of Barcelona (HUBc). Recognized in 2009 as one of the first five Spanish research centers accredited as a health research institute by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, IDIBELL has continued to uphold its reputation for excellence. Moreover, in 2015, the European Commission awarded IDIBELL with the 'HR Excellence in Research' distinction, acknowledging its commitment to fostering a supportive and stimulating research environment.

Observations

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).