Financial Accountant – Italy

Financial Accountant – Italy For a leading international organisation operating across multiple countries, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the newly established finance function in Italy.

Financial Accountant – Italy

For a leading international organisation operating across multiple countries, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the newly established finance function in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of the Italian entity, ensuring accurate and timely accounting records.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Support periodic financial closings, tax returns and balance sheet reconciliations, including complex reconciliations and financial analyses.

• Review and analyse financial records, identifying discrepancies and opportunities to improve processes and procedures.

• Monitor financial processes and proactively recommend improvements aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy and compliance.

• Work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP systems, helping to resolve issues and improve financial processes.

• Handle routine accounting matters relating to Italian GAAP, IFRS, taxation and applicable financial regulations.

• Ensure financial processes remain compliant with relevant statutory requirements and internal policies.

• Collaborate with the wider international finance team and relevant internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of finance processes within a newly established Italian organisation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance.

• Solid experience in financial accounting and financial administration.

• Previous experience progressing from a Financial Administrative Assistant or similar finance support role.

• Strong knowledge of Italian GAAP; knowledge of IFRS is preferred.

• Experience with financial closings, reconciliations and reporting.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable platform.

• Bachelor's degree or higher education in Finance, Accounting or a related field.

• Experience gained within an international or multinational organisation is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a hands-on and proactive approach.

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an international finance team.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with an interest in building, improving and shaping new processes.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Join a newly established Italian organisation and contribute directly to building the local finance function.

• Work within an international and multicultural environment, collaborating with finance colleagues across different countries.

• The opportunity to have a real impact on the development of finance processes and procedures from an early stage.

• High level of ownership and visibility within the new Italian organisation.

• Milan-based position within a newly established office.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.

• Competitive salary package, aligned with experience and market level.