Finance Coordinator

Ocean Network Express; Genova; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Network Express is seeking a Finance Coordinator in Liguria to ensure accuracy and compliance across day-to-day accounting activities. You will coordinate end-to-end accounting functions, VAT reporting, and period closings, acting as a link between internal departments and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of accounting experience, strong numeracy, and proficiency with Office and finance systems, plus excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting and administration background with 4–5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of VAT and statutory accounting.
• Experience with financial administration systems.
• Strong numeracy and reporting skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting tasks: A/P, A/R, invoicing, expenses, and journals.
• Manage vendor and operational payments.
• Handle VAT and tax authority reports.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial closings and reports.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries; support managers administratively.
• Improve accounting processes and support finance system changes.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical

Report writing

multitasking

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Finance systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Finance Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the operational efficiency, compliance, and accuracy of our day-to-day financial activities and statutory obligations. Responsible for managing end-to-end accounting functions, VAT reporting, and period closings, this position acts as a central operational link between internal departments, management, and external stakeholders. Finance Coordinator ensures high standards of accuracy, smooth cross-functional workflows, and strict adherence to organizational deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling daily accounting tasks: accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, expense claims, and journal entries.
• Managing vendor and operational payments.
• Handling statutory accounting: VAT , tax authority reports.
• Preparing monthly and annual financial reports for monthly and yearly closings.
• Resolving queries from suppliers and internal departments, and supporting managers on administrative matters.
• Improving accounting processes and supporting finance system changes.

Requirements

• Proven and solid background in accounting and administration ( at least 4 - 5 years experience)
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and VAT
• Experience with financial administration systems
• Strong numeracy skills
• Accurate, analytical, and able to keep several deadlines moving at once
• Able to produce clear reports that people can act on
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools
• Strong digital mindset and adaptability to software tools
• Good command of written and spoken English