Accountant

Commissioning Agents Inc; Toscana; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A professional services company in Tuscany is looking for a Finance Specialist to manage accounts payable and receivable, ensure compliance with local regulations, and oversee financial reporting. The role requires fluency in English and Italian, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have a degree in accounting or finance and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Competenze

• 3 to 5 years work experience in a finance position.
• Experience in statutory audit and preparation of corporate tax returns.

Mansioni

• End-to-End Accounts Payable process including invoice processing.
• End-to-End Accounts Receivable activities including purchase order management.
• Prepare payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the offshore shared services centre for expense reports.
• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Effective time management

Excellent communication skills

Proactive issue identification

Meticulous attention to detail

Formazione

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Overview

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 800 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high‑stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field‑tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years. Our purpose informs everything we do.

Foundational Principles

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑End Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations
• End‑to‑End Accounts Receivable activities, including purchase order management, invoicing, posting payments, reconciling work in progress, and monitoring aged debts
• Prepare and set up payment runs, record all bank transactions, and complete timely bank reconciliations
• Record company credit card transactions, perform reconciliations, manage employee credit card agreements, and issuance of cards
• Coordinate with the offshore shared services centre to ensure employee expense reports are processed in line with company policy and Italian regulations
• Perform month‑end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of management accounts
• Manage the day‑to‑day relationship with external auditors and tax advisors, responding to information requests and coordinating deliverables
• Prepare statutory audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Support preparation and filing of tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.) in partnership with external tax advisors
• Advise on Italian accounting and tax regulations, ensuring compliance, and proactively monitor regulatory updates to inform business practices
• Coordinate the preparation and signing of corporate documents, ensuring all required approvals and signatures are obtained
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting process documentation to ensure consistent and compliant execution of accounting activities
• Execute ad hoc finance projects in line with business needs

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years work experience in a finance position
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Experience in statutory audit, review or preparation of corporate tax returns and VAT returns
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel
• Effective time management to meet local statutory deadlines, month‑end close, and audit schedules
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English, with the ability to liaise effectively with local authorities, auditors, and tax advisors and global colleagues
• Proactively identifies issues, develops practical solutions, and works independently
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with internal departments
• Must be a European citizen or hold a valid residence permit for Europe

La selezione rispetta il principio delle pari opportunità (L. 903/77).

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