Posted 6 days ago

Staff Accountant

MadridHybrid

AI Summary

Performs preliminary to intermediate forensic accounting tasks including data analysis, inventory observation, document examination, and client interviews to support litigation and investigation engagements.

About this role

MDD, A Davies Company is a specialised forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialise in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

This is a full-time role and will be hybrid from Madrid.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, as well as an interest in learning about new businesses. Our compensation packages are competitive with the major accounting firms.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified accountant with an interest in pursuing a career in forensic accounting.

The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to:

Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
Physical inventory observation, price testing
Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
Check and proof reports and schedules
Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
Research, data analysis and evaluation
Invoice analysis
Attend marketing events and functions with clients

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Understanding of Spanish general accounting principles (PGC)
Previous work experience in a professional setting
Strong attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Strong communication skills
Able to work independently and as a team
Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines
Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it
Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams
Proficiency in Spanish is required, other language skills considered an asset

Skills

Business ValuationsData AnalysisExcelForensic InvestigationsInvoice AnalysisLitigation SupportMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordPhysical Inventory ObservationPrice TestingReport And Schedule ProofingSource Document ExaminationSpanish General Accounting Principles (PGC)