G/L & Statutory Specialist

Human Technopole; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare provisions

Relocation support

Job summary

Human Technopole in Milan seeks a G/L & Statutory Specialist to support general ledger, fixed assets and inventory accounting with autonomy. You will align with Italian GAAP (OIC) and tax regulations, maintain SAP registers and collaborate with Finance teams to ensure accurate statutory financial statements and public reporting.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, fluency in Italian, and English at B2. The team emphasizes accuracy, autonomy and collaboration with external advisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in general accounting and statutory financial statements.
• Solid knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC) and main Italian tax regs (VAT, withholding taxes).
• Advanced use of SAP (FI/AA) and Excel. English at B2 level or above; fluent Italian.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities, daily reconciliations and journal entries with accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and assist in financial statement prep per Italian GAAP (OIC).
• Manage fixed asset and inventory accounting, depreciation, capitalization and disposals.
• Record payroll transactions and reconcile with HR records; coordinate tax compliance activities.
• Support external audits and tax advisory work with documentation and analyses.
• Contribute to reporting packages for MEF, ISTAT and IPA.

Skills

General accounting

Italian GAAP (OIC)

English (B2)

Italian language

Autonomy & reliability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP FI/AA

Excel

Job description

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.

Application closing date: 04.12.2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives

Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

Within this context, HT’s Finance Department is expanding and seeking professionals with specific expertise in general ledger, statutory accounting, fixed asset and inventory management, and financial compliance and reporting activities.

We are seeking a motivated G/L & Statutory Specialist to support the activities of the Finance Team.

Your mission

As G/L & Statutory Specialist, you will support general ledger, fixed asset and inventory accounting activities with operational autonomy, working closely with the G/L & Statutory Coordinator and under the direction of the Financial Accounting & Treasury Manager. The role contributes to the accuracy of the accounting records underlying HT's statutory financial statements, tax filings and public reporting obligations.

You will enhance your professional skills by:

• Performing general accounting activities, daily reconciliations and journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintaining and reconciling the general ledger, supporting the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Italian GAAP (OIC), including schedules and supporting analyses, under the coordination of the G/L & Statutory Coordinator and the review of the Manager.
• Managing fixed asset and inventory accounting for HT and CITT, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals, maintaining SAP registers and reconciling them with physical counts in collaboration with Real Estate, Warehouse and Asset Managers.
• Maintaining and improving fixed asset and inventory accounting procedures.
• Recording payroll transactions and reconciling payroll, social security and withholding tax accounts against HR and payroll records.
• Managing accounting activities related to tax compliance, including VAT and withholding taxes, in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Supporting external audits and tax advisory activities by providing documentation, analyses and clarifications on assigned accounting areas.
• Contributing to the preparation and submission of reporting packages for public authorities (MEF, ISTAT and IPA).
• Monitoring the Public Administration Commercial Credit Platform (PCC), identifying and flagging anomalies for timely investigation and resolution.

Human Technopole supports career development through training, mentoring and dedicated learning opportunities.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general accounting and statutory financial statements, preferably gained in structured organisations.
• Solid knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC) and of the main Italian tax regulations (VAT, withholding taxes).
• Advanced use of SAP (FI/AA) and Excel.
• English at B2 level or above (working language of the Institute).
• Fluency in Italian, written and spoken.

Preferred

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Knowledge of public-entity reporting obligations (MEF, ISTAT, PCC).

Organizational and social skills

• Accuracy, reliability and ability to work autonomously against closing deadlines.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Good communication and relational skills;

Why Human Technopole

HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Researchers moving to Italy may benefit from attractive tax benefits. We promote work-life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

This is a permanent contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level B2.
Salary: up to € 43.000,00 depending on the candidate’s seniority.
Number of positions offered:1
The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).

Information at a Glance Legal Entity: Fondazione Human Technopole Area: Administration Unit of Service: Finance