Finance & Accounting Specialist - Mantova

Sector: Accounting & FinanceReference: **Finance & Accounting Specialist, MantovaLocation: Mantova, ItalyWorkstyle: On-site, full-time on employment contractWhy a candidate should be attracted by the role:Join the Italian subsidiary of one of the world's largest construction machinery groups at the exact moment it is scaling up its own direct operations, which means real exposure to building processes, not just maintaining them.
Broad, hands-on finance scope: day-to-day accounting, month-end and year-end, VAT, budgeting, cost control and audit, with direct visibility to management and Headquarters.
Excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants international group reporting experience, cross-functional exposure (Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, HR) and involvement in system and process improvement projects within a fast-growing business.
Scope of the project:This is a finance and accounting generalist role, with some post university exposure in most of the fields required such as local tax, daily finance-accounting operations, liaison with the audit, tax external support and HQ finance team.
In more detail, the scope will be to:Maintain accurate financial records and support the preparation of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and management reporting for management and Headquarters.
Run day-to-day finance operations: bank reconciliations, AP and AR follow-up, supplier invoices, payment requests and employee expenses.
Support month-end and year-end closing, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Support tax and statutory compliance, including VAT returns, working together with external accountants and tax advisers.
Contribute to budgets, forecasts and cost monitoring, flagging variances and cost efficiency opportunities.
Prepare audit documentation, liaise with auditors and help strengthen internal controls and finance processes.
Must haves of the best matching candidate:Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;Min.
3 years post graduate, hands-on experience in a finance or accounting role, covering bookkeeping, reconciliations and month-end closing.
Working knowledge of local accounting and tax requirements, including VAT submissions.
Experience working with external accountants, tax advisers and auditors.
Experience in a subsidiary of an international group, with reporting to foreign headquarters, is a strong plus.
Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP or accounting system.
Strong attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills, and a collaborative, confidential approach to sensitive financial information.
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Financial Data Management and ReportingMaintain accurate and complete financial records and supporting documentation in line with Company procedures and accounting requirements.
Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and other management information.
Review and analyse financial data, identify variances or unusual items and report them to management.
Support the regular financial reporting required by management and Headquarters, within reporting deadlines.
Daily Financial OperationsSupport bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, expense tracking and general accounting activities.
Process supplier invoices, payment requests, employee expenses and reimbursement claims in line with approval procedures.
Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding items.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing, including reconciliations, journals, accruals and supporting schedules.
Tax and Financial ComplianceSupport the preparation and submission of tax and financial returns, including VAT.
Work with external accountants, tax advisers and other professional advisers, providing information and documentation.
Ensure financial activities follow the accounting and tax requirements, Company policies and internal controls.
Budgeting and Cost ControlSupport the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and flag significant variances.
Help departments monitor operational and project costs and identify cost efficiency opportunities.
Audit and Financial ReviewPrepare records, reports and schedules for internal and external audits and liaise with auditors.
Assist with the resolution of audit findings and the implementation of resulting process and control improvements.
Financial Processes and Internal ControlsSupport the development and continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.
Ensure approval procedures and internal controls are followed, and raise process inefficiencies, control weaknesses or financial risks with management.
Cross-Functional and Headquarters SupportWork closely with Sales, HR, Procurement, Logistics, Operations and other departments.
Coordinate with Headquarters Finance teams on reporting and information requests.
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