Accountant (Expansion Project)

HHLA PLT Italy; Trieste/Trst; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading logistics company is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their Expansion Project Team in Trieste. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Italian and English is required, with knowledge of German being a plus. This role offers a chance to contribute to a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal project.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Proficiency in Italian and English; German is a plus.
• Understanding of Italian and IFRS accounting standards.

Mansioni

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Process payments and reconcile bank balances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Problem solving oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive self-planning

Formazione

Degree in Finance, Economy, or related

Strumenti

SAP/accounting systems

Microsoft Office 365

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

HHLA PLT Italy is a multipurpose maritime terminal started in 2021, located in the middle of the fast-growing North Adriatic market. Here, the Expansion Project Team, carried out by a subsidiary of HHLA PLT Italy, Logistica Giuliana, is planning and executing a game changer phased project aiming to integrate the current facility into a state-of-the-art intermodal container and RoRo terminal, making use of the most advanced technologies and expertise, aiming at flawless operations being best in class regarding work safety.

As part of our Expansion Project (Logistica Giuliana), we are seeking an experienced and reliable Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role will be responsible for processing transactions, managing and maintaining accurate financial records, customer invoicing, bank bookings, and month-end activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of ordinary bookkeeping (Maintain accurate and complete financial records, including ledgers, invoices, and receipts)
• Process payments to vendors and utilities, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Reconciliation of bank balances (from bank statements)
• Reconciliation of customers and suppliers accounting records
• Assist processing of tax fulfilments (F24, LIPE, Intrastat, Excise, tax amendments, virtual stamp duty, other fiscal declarations such as 770, IRAP, etc.) with support from external tax consultant
• Surety policy management (in port/state free zone is a plus)
• Ensure all documents are properly approved and distributed
• Communicate with vendors, customers and banks for accounting purposes
• Prepare reports in cooperation with Head of Finance
• Reclassification of balance sheet and income statement according to IFRS
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Production of all documents requested by internal/external auditors
• Actively report improvement opportunities to direct report
• Champion Safety: Complying with all safety rules and fostering a safety culture within the team
• Support where required the Project Management

Qualifications

• English level C1 (Italian and German are a plus)
• Good Italian and English (German is a plus)
• Degree in Finance, Economy, or related
• Experience (5+ year(s)) in accounting and finance department (Experience in Port areas, demanio/punto franco is a plus)
• Experience with Italian accounting standard and IFRS accounting standard
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools
• Attention to detail, dedicating to get it perfect
• Proactive self-planning
• Problem solving oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare contribution requests to public agencies, knowledge of Industry 4.0, leasing and long-term rental contracts
• Good understanding of SAP/accounting systems & procedures is desirable
• The ideal candidate would have a valid EU work permit and would be willing to relocate to Trieste in short notice
• We encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99, including individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups

We are an international logistics company with its roots in Hamburg. We stand for cosmopolitanism and tolerance. Our aim is to create a working environment in which humanity, mutual respect and appreciation are the basis for the actions of all employees.

If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT & Logistica Giuliana together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.