Junior Consultant

Accounting advisory services (AAS) is the KPMG S.p.A. business unit offering a wide range of administration, finance and control (AFC) management consulting services to leading industrial and financial companies. In today’s increasingly complex and interconnected world, clients need to transform and adapt ever more rapidly to the continuous changes in the regulatory, economic and business context.

At KPMG, we focus on the main drivers of change in the field of AFC: strategies, financial and regulatory reporting, accounting and organisational processes and models, technological platforms supporting CFO processes, and organisational change. Our work is uniquely challenging given its scope, complexity and importance.

Our AAS team works closely with clients to address the needs of senior management to prepare the company for future challenges, transforming the operational, accounting and supervisory reporting models for compliance with regulations and to improve their performance within the company’s business model.

Your talent will be cultivated and will lead you to engage with our clients, comprised of leading Italian and international companies, directly contributing to their success.

Joining our team as a junior consultant, you will have the opportunity to support your senior colleagues in the following activities:
**GAAP conversion and finance transformation**: first-time adoption of new reporting standards and the design of a new accounting and process model, definition of the business and organisational impacts and the identification of target requirements to support the implementation of new reporting standards;
**ESG assistance**: preparation of sustainability reports and projects to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);
**Planning and control**: review of planning and control model and processes, including in terms of compliance for listed companies and public interest entities;
**Technological change and smart digital finance**: development of solutions/platforms and automation processes, including new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning;
**Change management**: definition of new roles and responsibilities within the organisation as part of the project; identification of key operational and management changes; analysis of the key critical factors driving the change;
**Project management**: preparation and monitoring of the action plan, coordination of the business and IT stakeholders during the roll-out stages; preparation of project documentation for senior management;
**Accounting advice for deals**: preparation of the financial reporting required for transaction services projects or corporate finance transactions.

a master’s degree in business administration/engineering management/finance with excellent results;
an interest in working on AFC issues;
knowledge of Italian and international financial reporting standards (IFRS);
excellent knowledge of English, preferably with experience of studying abroad;
excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

You are a problem solver and never lose sight of your goals. You have strong interpersonal skills and are a team player. Your motivation and enthusiasm inspire confidence and empower change. You enjoy taking on challenges and are comfortable in fast-changing situations where your leadership abilities make the difference.

**What we offer**:
a complete, structured training programme;
a mentor to help you recognise and develop areas for improvement;
the opportunity to learn a work method;
varied experience in terms of clients and sectors.

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KPMG S.p.A. is an equal opportunity employer.

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