Financial Accountant

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Role Overview The Finance Accountant acts as a key element of the Italian Finance Team providing accounting and financial advisory support to the GHD Italian entity. The role includes monitoring and supporting the business by facilitating the daily tasks and activities, the monthly actual close and quarterly reporting closure.

Job Role and Responsibilities Support the Italian controlling & business teams during the close process which includes preparing, posting and reviewing journal entries, coordinating submissions, and supporting accounting questions

Prepare monthly journal entries and help with account reconciliations

Act as a main point of contact between local teams and Shared Service Center for due diligence and onboarding of new suppliers; provide training and assistance in PO creation, help on issues related to suppliers, support and clarification to external and internal business partners

In cooperation with the Indirect Tax team in Shared Service Center, help ensure VAT compliance and VAT returns are correctly submitted and paid on time. Specifically: review/check VAT reports/declarations (Intrastat, ESL/EPL, Import VAT), submission of VAT/VAT UE return forms, Intrastat monthly declaration, prepare other indirect tax reports (if applicable), supervise electronic invoice flow Support the preparation of corporate reporting requirements meeting strict corporate reporting deadlines and ensuring full compliance with internal and external financial reporting requirements, in line with the group accounting policies and local regulations, with a clear understanding of the differences between them (IFRS, local and US GAAP, tax)
Support internal testing, documentation and compliance

Provide accounting administrative support and training as needed (e.g. account inquiries, accruals, GAAP guidance, corporate policies and procedures)
Support internal and external audits by providing audit schedules, support and responding to inquiries

Participate in special projects by supporting management and the project team in various tasks

Provide support during the monthly close of financials to generate and review financial statements in compliance with Italian GAAP and IFRS (compare actual to the budget and investigate/explain variances, analyze key accounts, identify unusual transactions, verify adequacy of reserves and accruals)
Follow accounting treatment and methodology used in accordance with IFRS and the company’s financial policies

Solid understanding of basic accounting, administrative and legal compliance

Key Skills & Experience4+ years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis with Italian GAAP and IFRSBachelor in Accounting or related field is preferred

Solid accounting and analytical skills

Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office and extensive use of Excel

Experience with MSD is a plus Excellent command of written and spoken English Ability to deal with diverse groups and various levels of financial and operating personnel while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure

Ability to work independently with limited supervision and initiative to identify…