Italian speaking Accounting Specialist

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A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting a Accounting Specialist to work in their Milan office.

The ideal candidate should have proven accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, proficiency in accounting software, and advanced Excel skills.

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyse financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
Review and modify accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

TYPE : Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS : 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday, hybrid working twice a week

SALARY : Up to €38,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus

START : ASAP

LOCATION : Milan, Italy

Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
Accuracy and attention to detail
Awareness of business trends
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Business level fluency in English
All applicants for the Accounting Specialist must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.