Accountant - French speaking

Avnet; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Accident & life Insurance

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Avnet, Inc. in Milan is seeking a French-speaking Accountant to join the South Europe Accounting Team. The role focuses on finance and accounting for French entities, with SAP and Excel proficiency prized.

You will monitor daily operations, manage VAT and intercompany reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in general and tax accounting.
• Experience with bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• French GAAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day financial operations within the entities.
• Oversee automated processes for sales, purchases, AR, AP.
• Handle non-trade payables and prime entries.
• Support cash management and reporting; assist payment prep.
• Review fixed assets, payroll postings, month-end accruals.
• Perform intercompany and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure integrity of accounting information and records.
• Coordinate with auditors on accounting issues.

Skills

English

Italian

French

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Avnet, Inc. a Fortune 500 company and one of the global leaders in the field of electronic components distribution, is seeking a highly motivated French Speaking Accountant to join our South Europe Accounting Team based in Milan. The successful candidate will drive innovation and deliver excellence in a fast-paced, international environment. He will collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide, contributing to groundbreaking projects with career opportunities within a truly global organization.

The hired person will be involved in Finance and Accounting activities for the French entities of the Avnet Group. Our new team member will be someone with proven experience in finance, asset, and payment processes. SAP experience is considered an advantage.

Compensation Details For This Position

The starting compensation for this role is 37,800€ + OTE bonus

Total Rewards: In addition to the cash compensation we also offer a number of benefits depending on location and role. (e.g. flexible working, accident & life Insurance, meal vouchers)

The exact compensation package for the successful candidate picked for the position will be based on a number of objective factors, such as experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications or location.

We value and respect our people by embracing diversity of backgrounds, learning, experience and thought, creating equal opportunities across our workplace culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the companies
• Overview the automated processes for sales, purchases, AR, AP
• Non-Trade Accounts payables, prime entries
• Cash management and reporting, support payment preparation.
• Maintain and reviewing financial records, including Fixed Assets Ledger, payroll postings, month end closing accruals
• Intercompany and bank reconciliation.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by verifying and recording transactions
• General accounting, VAT return, in liaison with local tax and legal consultants ensuring correct calculation of monthly VAT and correct calculation of the taxable income; VAT reports, Journal Book, and other indirect tax returns.
• Interact directly with the auditors to discuss and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner
• Maintain strong knowledge of accounting and finance practices
• Continuous improvement of processes and controls.
• Support on ad hoc projects
• Enhancing the tools and processes.

The Ideal Person

• Proven experience in a Finance and Accounting roles
• Fluent in English, Italian, and French.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in general and tax accounting.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, reliability, and curiosity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal as well as written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of excel and SAP.
• Familiarity with French Gaap and French laws and regulations will be considered an advantage.

What's In It For You

• Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line
• Grow and collaborate across an extensive network outside of the Group in a fast-pace environment
• Being surrounded by inspiring and diverse talent across many different sectors
• LinkedIn Learning license
• Learn from people and cooperate with a wide variety of professional backgrounds
• Ability to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves
• Full time and permanent employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [e-mail], Asia applicants - [e-mail], EMEA applicants - [e-mail].