Senior Accountant / Financial Controller

Starcom Consultant; Italia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kimberly-Clark is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to support UK trading entities and holding companies within the EMEA region. Based in Italy, you will manage statutory reporting, audits, and US GAAP reporting while coordinating with Genpact and other service providers.

Fluent English is required; Italian is a strong plus. You will drive month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and regulatory filings, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements for multiple

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and UK entity audits.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP for complex reporting.
• Experience with outsourced/shared-service accounting providers.
• Fluency in English; Italian proficiency is a strong plus.

Mansioni

• Assist with statutory reporting and audits for UK entities and holding companies.
• Manage month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee US GAAP reporting and related Hyperion reporting processes.
• Coordinate payroll accounting and regulatory filings.
• Support governance, board reporting, and dividend documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors and outsourced service providers.

Conoscenze

US GAAP knowledge

Statutory reporting

Audit management

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Italian proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

HFM

BlackLine

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Descrizione del lavoro

Language Requirement: Fluent English & Italian (spoken, written, and reading comprehension)

Position Summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to support UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies within the EMEA region. This role will be responsible for statutory reporting, audit management, month-end close activities, US GAAP reporting, tax accounting, compliance, and oversight of outsourced accounting operations. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, corporate finance teams, and outsourced service providers to ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and compliance requirements. This role is based in Italy and requires the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders in fluent English, both verbally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Reporting & Audit

• Assist with the preparation and completion of Statutory Financial Statements for UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Provide supporting documentation and source information required for statutory audits.
• Drive timely completion of annual statutory audits.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Manage and support the Genpact team for month-end accounting activities.
• Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assume ownership of the US GAAP balance sheet month-end reporting process.
• Prepare and submit HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) reporting to Corporate.
• Lead quarterly balance sheet review meetings with the European Controller.
• Perform BlackLine activities, including:
• Variance analysis
• Quality assessments
• Account reconciliations

Payroll Accounting

• Oversee payroll accounting entries and associated reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll-related accounting activities are completed accurately and timely.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Perform monthly tax calculations and accounting postings in partnership with CCHI.
• Ensure all government filings and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and submitted on time, including:
• Corporate income tax filings
• Environmental reporting
• Statistical reports
• Other local regulatory requirements

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Participate in quarterly board meetings and present financial results.
• Prepare annual dividend documentation, including:
• Recommendations to directors
• Board resolutions
• Supporting governance documentation

Special Projects & Entity Management

• Prepare and post Pegasus Restructuring journal entries, including retention bonus and PMO-related costs.
• Support management of Guernsey entities in partnership with Albany Trustee.
• Coordinate annual pension accounting and reporting activities.
• Support additional accounting and compliance projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment, including exposure to UK entities and holding company structures.
• Demonstrated experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting statutory audits for UK entities.
• Strong, working knowledge of US GAAP, with practical experience applying it to complex financial reporting scenarios.
• Proven experience managing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting cycles.
• Experience collaborating with outsourced or shared-service accounting providers (e.g., Genpact or similar global BPOs).
• Solid understanding of tax accounting principles and regulatory reporting obligations, particularly as they relate to UK and EMEA jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, including internal leadership, external auditors, and outsourced teams.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Italian proficiency is a strong plus for local stakeholder engagement.
• SEO-optimized keywords included: statutory reporting, US GAAP, audit management, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), BlackLine, SAP ERP, tax accounting, regulatory compliance, UK entities, holding companies, EMEA region, outsourced accounting, corporate governance, board support, dividend planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting certification.
• Experience supporting UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies.
• Experience serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Hands-on experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), BlackLine, SAP ERP, Oracle Financials, or other large ERP systems.
• Experience overseeing outsourced accounting teams and managing service-level agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to present financial results and insights to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Familiarity with EMEA accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices.
• Experience with corporate restructuring, entity management, dividend planning, and international tax compliance.
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Key Success Factors

• Technical accounting excellence, particularly in statutory reporting and US GAAP.
• Strong audit and compliance management capabilities.
• High degree of independence, ownership, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Comfort and confidence presenting financial information to leadership and board-level audiences.
• Adaptability and cultural fluency when working across time zones and international teams.
• Proficiency in financial systems including HFM, BlackLine, SAP, and Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling & reporting).

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, Corporate Accounting Manager, Statutory Reporting Manager, or Assistant Controller with a strong background in statutory reporting, audit management, US GAAP reporting, HFM, BlackLine, tax compliance, and oversight of shared-service accounting operations — specifically within a multinational environment supporting UK entities and holding companies.

SEO-optimized keywords included: statutory accountant, US GAAP accountant, audit controller, financial reporting specialist, month-end close manager, ERP systems expert, compliance officer, EMEA finance professional, outsourced accounting oversight, UK holding company accounting.

Skills: tax,documentation,balance sheet,compliance,accounting