Senior accountant

Language Requirement: Fluent English & Italian (spoken, written, and reading comprehension) Position Summary Kimberly-Clark is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to support UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies within the EMEA region. This role will be responsible for statutory reporting, audit management, month-end close activities, US GAAP reporting, tax accounting, compliance, and oversight of outsourced accounting operations. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, corporate finance teams, and outsourced service providers to ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and compliance requirements. This role is based in Italy and requires the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders in fluent English, both verbally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Reporting & Audit Assist with the preparation and completion of Statutory Financial Statements for UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Provide supporting documentation and source information required for statutory audits. Drive timely completion of annual statutory audits. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Manage and support the Genpact team for month-end accounting activities. Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.

Assume ownership of the US GAAP balance sheet month-end reporting process. Prepare and submit HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) reporting to Corporate. Lead quarterly balance sheet review meetings with the European Controller. Perform Black Line activities, including: Variance analysis Quality assessments Account reconciliations Payroll Accounting Oversee payroll accounting entries and associated reconciliations. Ensure payroll-related accounting activities are completed accurately and timely.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance Perform monthly tax calculations and accounting postings in partnership with CCHI. Ensure all government filings and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and submitted on time, including: Corporate income tax filings Environmental reporting Statistical reports Other local regulatory requirements Corporate Governance & Board Support Participate in quarterly board meetings and present financial results.

Prepare annual dividend documentation, including: Recommendations to directors Board resolutions Supporting governance documentation Special Projects & Entity Management Prepare and post Pegasus Restructuring journal entries, including retention bonus and PMO-related costs. Support management of Guernsey entities in partnership with Albany Trustee. Coordinate annual pension accounting and reporting activities. Support additional accounting and compliance projects as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment, including exposure to UK entities and holding company structures. Demonstrated experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting statutory audits for UK entities. Strong, working knowledge of US GAAP, with practical experience applying it to complex financial reporting scenarios.

Proven experience managing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting cycles. Experience collaborating with outsourced or shared-service accounting providers (e.g., Genpact or similar global BPOs). Solid understanding of tax accounting principles and regulatory reporting obligations, particularly as they relate to UK and EMEA jurisdictions.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, including internal leadership, external auditors, and outsourced teams. Fluency in English (written and spoken); Italian proficiency is a strong plus for local stakeholder engagement. SEO-optimized keywords included: statutory reporting, US GAAP, audit management, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), Black Line, SAP ERP, tax accounting, regulatory compliance, UK entities, holding companies, EMEA region, outsourced accounting, corporate governance, board support, dividend planning.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting certification. Experience supporting UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies. Experience serving as the primary contact for external auditors. Hands-on experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), Black Line, SAP ERP, Oracle Financials, or other large ERP systems. Experience overseeing outsourced accounting teams and managing service-level agreements. Demonstrated ability to present financial results and insights to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Familiarity with EMEA accounting standards, statutory r