Chief Accountant - LATAM

Euronet – EFT Segment

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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 15, 2026 Last posted April 15, 2026
Job description

At Euronet, we don’t just build payment solutions—we shape the future of how the world moves money as a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions. From mobile wallets and card issuing to real-time payment platforms, our products drive digital transformation in 160+ countries.

We’re looking for a Chief Accountant to become a part of our talented team who

  • Oversees complete accounting operations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting
  • Guides and supports the accounting team, fostering growth, ownership, and ongoing improvement.
  • Collaborates effectively with other business teams
  • Collaborates effectively with other business teams

Your Life @Euronet

As a #Euronetter, you’ll be part of a truly human-centered culture built on trust, respect, and cooperation. Your contributions will be recognized, and your growth supported through meaningful career development opportunities.

Perks & Benefits That Matter

  • A genuine feeling of being a valued member, part of a truly multinational matrix organization.
  • A competitive salary in a financially robust company.
  • Endless opportunities to develop more skills in a company growing year over year.
  • Become part of a team with a true team spirit, ambitious goals and fun to work with.
  • Enjoy autonomy and flexibility.
  • Private Healthcare (option to be deducted from your gross salary).
  • Voucher meal.
  • Euronet Employee Stock Purchase Discounted Plan (ESPP).
  • Learning or improving the knowledge in ATMs operations (360º).

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Owning statutory accounting, governance, internal controls, and audit/tax interactions.
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team (internal or external); promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Leading full close cycles. Monthly/quarterly/annual; ensures accuracy and completeness
  • Overseeing and checking all balance sheet reconciliations. (intercompany, AP/AR, bank, accruals, prepayments).
  • Ensuring the preparation of statutory financials per local GAAP for each country in the scope. Ensuring full compliance.
  • Ensuring the preparation of consolidate accounts per IFRS. Ensuring full compliance.
  • Preparing/providing data for VAT, CIT, WHT; cooperating with Corporate Tax, external advisors, and authorities.
  • Primary audit liaison, managing full audit cycle.
  • Developing, implementing, and enhancing internal controls and local accounting policies.
  • Driving process optimization.
  • Working with Treasury, Controlling, Corporate Finance, FP&A and business stakeholders

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • University degree;
  • ACCA or equivalent;
  • 5+ years progressive accounting experience;
  • Experience leading teams;
  • International environment experience;
  • Advanced Excel; English fluency;
  • Experience in Financial services sector is advantageous.

What Will Help You Thrive

  • Accountability,
  • Leadership,
  • Strong communication,
  • Analytical/problem-solving,
  • Attention to detail,
  • Internal control orientation,
  • Adaptability,
  • Stakeholder engagement.

At Euronet, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Manage accounting operations, compliance, reporting, team leadership, and financial audits in international environment.

Job title

Chief Accountant - LATAM

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

payments processing

Location requirements

Madrid, Spain, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingfinancial reportingGAAPIFRSinternal controlsteam leadershipExcelstatutory compliance

Preferred skills

financial servicesinternational experience

Specializations

financial reportingstatutory complianceinternal controlsIFRSGAAP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madrid, Spain

On-site City