Francesc Ibañez Tallon - Lead Senior fund accounting manager

Q: Where is Francesc based?

Francesc is based in Girona, Spain .

Q: What languages does Francesc speak?

Francesc speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), Catalan (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Francesc have?

Francesc has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Francesc has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months . Note that Francesc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Francesc's latest experience?

Francesc's most recent position is Lead Senior fund accounting manager at Service provider of alternative investment funds .

Q: What companies has Francesc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Francesc has worked for Service provider of alternative investment funds , Sinophos Group , and Textile company close to Barcelona .

Q: Which industries is Francesc most experienced in?

Francesc is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance . Francesc also has some experience in Agriculture , Chemical , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Francesc most experienced in?

Francesc is most experienced in business areas like Accounting and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Francesc worked in recently?

Francesc has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas has Francesc worked in recently?

Francesc has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance .

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Girona, Spain

Experience

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 6 months

Lead Senior fund accounting manager

Service provider of alternative investment funds

Manage the accounting of a portfolio of over 110 funds with over €3 bn assets under management, reported in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP.
Oversee periodic and year-end closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
Supervise the preparation and review of VAT returns and other tax filings.
Lead and coordinate the external audit process for more than 90 investment funds, ensuring timely completion and compliance with Luxembourg standards.
Coordinate accurate and timely Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and validate fund performance data.
Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, depositary banks, and internal stakeholders on accounting and audit matters.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in all financial reporting delivered by junior accountants.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to a team of three accountants within the same portfolio.
Oversee accounts payable processes and cash flow reconciliations.
Maintain proactive communication with clients and collaborate closely with the Luxembourg headquarters to support strategic and operational objectives.

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 1 month

Senior accounting manager

Sinophos Group

Manage company accounting and lead the coordination of monthly account closings.
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax returns.
Analyze financial information to summarize the financial statements.
Manage and supervise accountants and clerical staff.
Provide support for the annual audit by furnishing relevant information and liaising with auditors.
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
Offer technical support and advice on management accounting practices.

Jul 2016 - Sep 2021

5 years 3 months

Financial manager

Textile company close to Barcelona

Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounting close processes, and account reporting and reconciliations.
Prepare various tax returns, including monthly VAT tax through the SII system, withholding taxes, and intrastat reports.
Manage payroll processing and collections.
Handle treasury management and prepare forecast reports.
Negotiate term loans, leasing agreements, confirmations, and other bank products with 15 different banks.
Prepare export and import letters of credit.
Monitor and pursue overdue invoices from customers.

Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

9 months

Spain

Accounting consultant

Consulting firm

Generate and issue sales invoices.
Lead the implementation of A3 ERP.
Manage accounting processes and controls.
Prepare and file various tax returns, including monthly and quarterly VAT taxes, withholding taxes, and forms 115 and 349.
Generate cost reports and oversee payroll processing and collections.
Handle treasury management and prepare forecast reports.

Feb 2003 - Feb 2015

12 years 1 month

Accounting consultant

Transportes Liquidos J.M. Cañadas S.L.

Generate cost reports and oversee payroll processing and collections.
Handle treasury management and prepare forecast reports.
Manage accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounting close processes, account reporting, and reconciliations.
Process payrolls and collections efficiently.
Negotiate term loans, leasing agreements, and other bank products effectively.
Prepare VAT tax returns, withholding taxes, and other tax filings.
Establish and maintain an effective system for analyzing and reporting costs.
Monitor and pursue overdue invoices from customers.
Generate and issue sales invoices promptly.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Transportation (12 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Banking and Finance (3.5 years), Agriculture (1 year), Chemical (1 year), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Transportation

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Agriculture

Chemical

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Accounting (22.5 years) and Finance (21.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Skills

Communication Skills
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
General Ledger
Effective Management
Skilled In Preparing Vat Returns
Experienced In Providing Coaching And Guidance To A Team
Computer Skills
Erp: A3-wolters Kluwer, Odoo, Sage, Notions Of Sap, As Well As Other Erp Such As Master Trans, Telematel
Excel & Google Sheets: High Level (Pivot Tables, Sumif, Vlookup Formulas, Query, ...)

Languages

Spanish

Native

Catalan

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

University of Avila

Bachelor in Business Administration · Business Administration · Ávila‎, Spain

Oct 1993 - Jun 1994

University of Barcelona in cooperation with the University of Lille and Montpellier

MSc Marketing and business techniques applied to retail · Marketing and business techniques applied to retail · Montpellier, France

Oct 1990 - Jun 1993

University of Barcelona

Graduate in Business Administration · Business Administration · Barcelona, Spain

...and 1 more

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Francesc based?

Francesc is based in Girona, Spain.

What languages does Francesc speak?

Francesc speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), Catalan (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Francesc have?

Francesc has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Francesc has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Francesc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Francesc be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Francesc would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Senior fund accounting manager, Senior accounting manager, Financial manager.

What is Francesc's latest experience?

Francesc's most recent position is Lead Senior fund accounting manager at Service provider of alternative investment funds.

What companies has Francesc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Francesc has worked for Service provider of alternative investment funds, Sinophos Group, and Textile company close to Barcelona.

Which industries is Francesc most experienced in?

Francesc is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Francesc also has some experience in Agriculture, Chemical, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Francesc most experienced in?

Francesc is most experienced in business areas like Accounting and Finance.

Which industries has Francesc worked in recently?

Francesc has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Agriculture.

Which business areas has Francesc worked in recently?

Francesc has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance.

What is Francesc's education?

Francesc holds a Master in Marketing and business techniques applied to retail from University of Barcelona in cooperation with the University of Lille and Montpellier, a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Avila and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Barcelona.

What is the availability of Francesc?

Francesc is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Francesc?

Francesc's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.