Accountant (Expansion Project)

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Accountant (Expansion Project)

HHLA PLT Italy is a multipurpose maritime terminal started in 2021, located in the middle of the fast-growing North Adriatic market. Here, the Expansion Project Team, carried out by a subsidiary of HHLA PLT Italy, Logistica Giuliana, is planning and executing a game changer phased project aiming to integrate the current facility into a state-of-the-art intermodal container and RoRo terminal, making use of the most advanced technologies and expertise, aiming at flawless operations being best in class regarding work safety.

As part of our Expansion Project (Logistica Giuliana), we are seeking an experienced and reliable Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role will be responsible for processing transactions, managing and maintaining accurate financial records, customer invoicing, bank bookings, and month-end activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

What you can expect

Responsible for maintenance of ordinary bookkeeping (Maintain accurate and complete financial records, including ledgers, invoices, and receipts)
Process payments to vendors and utilities, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
Reconciliation of bank balances (from bank statements)
Reconciliation of customers and suppliers accounting records
Assist processing of tax fulfilments (F24, LIPE, Intrastat, Excise, tax amends, virtual stamp duty, other fiscal declarations as 770, IRAP…) with support from external tax consultant
Surety policy management (in port/state free zone is a plus)
Ensure all documents are properly approved and distributed.
Communicate with vendors, customers and banks for accounting purposes.
Prepare reports in cooperation with Head of Finance
Reclassification of balance sheet and income statement according to IFRS
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
Production of all documents requested by internal/external auditors.
Actively report improvement opportunities to direct report
Champion Safety: Complying with all safety rules and fostering a safety culture within the team.
Support where required the Project Management.

What you bring to the table

English level C1 (Italian and German are a plus).
Good Italian and English (German is a plus)
Degree in Finance, Economy, or related
Experience (5+ year(s)) in accounting and finance department (Experience in Port areas, demanio/punto franco is a plus)
Experience with Italian accounting standard and IFRS accounting standard
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools
Attention to detail, dedicating to get it perfect
Proactive self-planning
Problem solving oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prepare contribution requests to public agencies, knowledge of Industry 4.0, leasing and long-term rental contracts
Good understanding of SAP/accounting systems & procedures is desirable

The ideal candidate would have a valid EU work permit and would be willing to relocate to Trieste in short notice.

We encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99, including individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.

As an international logistics company with its roots in Hamburg, HHLA stands for cosmopolitanism and tolerance. We are convinced of the advantages of different perspectives, experiences and competences. Our aim is to create a working environment in which humanity, mutual respect and appreciation are the basis for the actions of all employees.

If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT & Logistica Giuliana together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.