Finance and Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities / Tasks
We are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance & Accounting Specialist to join our team. The role involves managing general accounting operations and supporting financial compliance and reporting activities. You will collaborate with internal departments and external providers to ensure accurate bookkeeping and timely financial processes.
How you’ll make an impact

Manage general accounting activities: journal entries, bookkeeping, and fixed assets
Support month‑end closing: account reconciliations and accruals
Supervise accounting processes handled by external providers (vendor master data, invoices, travel expenses, collections, payments, bank reconciliation)
Ensure compliance with Italian tax regulations (VAT, withholding taxes)
Assist in preparing tax returns: periodic VAT settlements, LIPE filings, annual VAT return
Reconcile vendor aging and resolve discrepancies
Contact debtors and send payment reminders (phone, email, PEC)
Monitor collections and reconcile ledger accounts
Prepare reports on outstanding balances and overdue payments
Manage payment terms and credit checks for clients and orders

Key Accountabilities

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Improve existing processes and support best practices in finance operations
Provide accurate and timely reports to support decision‑making
Act as a finance partner across corporate departments

Your Profile / Qualifications

High school diploma in accounting and / or bachelor’s degree in economics
Proven experience in accounting roles, preferably in multinational or industrial settings
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
English proficiency
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset

Bonus points if you have…

Experience with SAP systems
Hands‑on involvement in SAP deployment or roll‑out initiatives

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Required Experience : IC
Key

Skills:

Cobol, Financial Services, Financial Concepts, Accounting, Banking, Cloud Computing, Securities Law, Middleware, Financial Analysis, CPT Coding, Epic, Financial Management

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Experience:

years
Vacancy: 1
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