Accountant - French speaking

Avnet; Milano; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their South Europe Finance Department in Milan. This full-time, onsite role offers the opportunity to manage financial operations for French legal entities while ensuring compliance with local and US GAAP standards. You will engage in various responsibilities, including financial reporting, cash management, and tax accounting, while collaborating with diverse teams. The company promotes innovation and growth, providing a supportive environment for professional development. If you have a passion for finance and accounting, this position is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Servizi

Meal vouchers

LinkedIn Learning license

Work equipment

Autonomy to innovate

Collaborative environment

Competenze

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting with extensive experience.
• Fluent in French, English, and Italian with strong problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and knowledge of bookkeeping principles.

Mansioni

• Monitor financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead month-end closing processes and conduct reconciliations.
• Support accounting manager in local and US GAAP compliance.

Conoscenze

Accounting Principles

US GAAP

Bookkeeping

Excel

SAP

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Financial Reporting

Tax Accounting

Formazione

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Accounting

Strumenti

Excel

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

As an Accountant, you will be part of the South Europe Finance Department based in Milan and you will report into the Accounting Manager and dotted line into the CFO – South Europe. You will be responsible for Finance and Accounting activities of our French Legal entities of the Group.

This is a full-time, onsite position requiring attendance five days per week.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company.
• Overview of the automated processes for sales, purchases, AR, AP.
• Non-Trade Accounts payables, prime entries.
• Complete financial reports, lead month-end closing process and conduct monthly reconciliation.
• Support the accounting manager in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closings following local and US GAAP.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by verifying and recording transactions.
• Cash management and reporting, support payment preparation.
• Contact with Tax authorities for audit and special requests.
• Maintain and review financial records, including Fixed Assets Ledger.
• Compliance with local accounting legislation, tax laws, standards, and reporting timeliness.
• Intercompany and bank reconciliation.
• 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, F24, and other government-related returns.
• Maintain strong knowledge of accounting and finance practices.
• Analyzing new transactions and documenting appropriate accounting treatment under Local and US GAAP and ensuring that it is applied.
• Continuous improvement of processes and controls.
• Support on ad hoc projects.
• Enhancing the tools and processes.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or in Accounting and/or has gained extensive experience in a similar role within Italian and international entities.
• Excellent overview of the administrative/accounting as well as immediate operational autonomy.
• Experience in general or tax accounting.
• Familiar with US GAAP.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, reliability, and curiosity.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and SAP.
• Fluent in French, English, and Italian.

What is 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-paced environment.
• Being surrounded by inspiring and diverse talent across many different sectors.
• Meal vouchers.
• Full LinkedIn Learning license.
• Work equipment.
• And more….

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] .