Senior Accountant

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who we’ll act as a key member of the Finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the company’s accounting records and for supporting statutory and group reporting under Italian GAAP (OIC), IFRS and US GAAP.

The role covers the full accounting cycle, from day-to-day bookkeeping and electronic invoicing to month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, audit support and tax compliance, while managing relationships with the external accounting firm, auditors and public bodies (e.g. INPS, Agenzia delle Entrate).

Key Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and the full accounting cycle (accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments, intercompany)
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing process within agreed deadlines, including journal entries, accruals, provisions and cut-off testing
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (bank, suppliers, customers, intercompany, payroll and tax accounts), investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Manage the electronic invoicing cycle via the Sistema di Interscambio (SdI), both active and passive, ensuring compliance with Italian regulations
• Account for complex transactions (e.g. revenue recognition, leases, capitalised development costs, share-based payments, grants) in line with applicable standards
• Support the preparation of the statutory financial statements (bilancio d’esercizio) under OIC, including notes and supporting schedules
• Prepare IFRS and US GAAP reporting packages and the related GAAP-to-GAAP reconciliations and adjustments for group consolidation purposes
• Contribute to intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and transfer pricing recharges across group entities
• Provide accurate financial data and analysis to support management reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities
• Oversee VAT compliance (periodic settlements, LIPE, annual VAT return, Intrastat, reverse charge and cross-border transactions)
• Support direct tax compliance (IRES/IRAP calculations, deferred taxes, Modello 770, CU) together with the external tax advisor
• Coordinate relationships with the external accounting firm, payroll provider and public bodies (e.g. INPS, INAIL, Agenzia delle Entrate)
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and the statutory board (Collegio Sindacale) during interim and year-end audits, preparing PBC lists and supporting documentation
• Design, document and maintain internal controls and accounting policies, contributing to a robust control environment
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, supporting ERP enhancements and the adoption of new tools
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR and Operations to ensure accurate and timely recording of business events

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting, including at least 2–3 years in audit at a Big 4 firm
• Strong knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC) and solid working knowledge of IFRS; exposure to US GAAP is highly valued
• In-depth knowledge of Italian VAT and direct tax regulations and of the electronic invoicing framework (SdI)
• Proven experience in month-end and year-end closing, statutory financial statements and audit support
• Hands-on experience with integrated finance/ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, TeamSystem or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, data modelling); familiarity with BI and automation tools is a plus
• Fluent English (written and spoken) and Italian

Nice to Have

• Registration as Dottore Commercialista and/or Revisore Legale, or progress toward an international qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA)
• Experience in group consolidation and multi-entity / multi-currency environments
• Experience in high-growth, tech or scale-up companies, ideally with international investors
• Exposure to SOX-type internal control frameworks or pre-IPO readiness projects

Who You Are

• A person with a strong analytical mindset, accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communicator with different stakeholder
• Leadership potential and willingness to develop and mentor others

What We Offer

Compensation . We offer a competitive base salary, as well as the opportu