Italian speaking Accounting Specialist

Overview

A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting a Accounting Specialist to work in their Milan office.

The ideal candidate should have proven accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, proficiency in accounting software, and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyse financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and modify accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Working details

TYPE : Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS : 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday, hybrid working twice a week

SALARY : Up to €38,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus

START : ASAP

LOCATION : Milan, Italy

Accounting Specialist Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Awareness of business trends
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Business level fluency in English
• All applicants for the Accounting Specialist must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
• We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.

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