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Manages the day-to-day operations of the Tax and General Ledger team (2-3 FTEs) in the Italy Finance Shared Service Center including tax compliance and monthly closing process as per group policies and yearly financial statement preparation in local gaap. Identifies & measures departmental performance metrics to ensure the expected level of service to the business and to the overall finance department. Plays a key role in the implementation of various initiatives to enhance and improve efficiencies within the accounting process and finance department.
Responsabilities
- Direct a team of specialists in providing General Ledger services for the Culligan entities in Italy
- Commit to delivering exceptional service to stakeholders by ensuring financial statements and reports are both accurate and compliant
- Oversees the various workload queues of all team members to ensure that deadlines & expectations are being met
- Advocate for and implement standardized processes, aiming for continual efficiency enhancements across the team and its wider scope
- Review financial documents for accuracy
- Manage month end closing process for fixed assets, GL and tax accounts collaborating with the controlling team and all finance functions
- Analyze financial data and provide financial recommendations
- Analyze and approve manual journal entries as part of the internal control process
- Prepare/Review monthly reconciliations of all tax and GL accounts
- Manage tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisor for both local and group purposes
- Prepare yearly statutory stand alone and consolidated financial statements in local gaap
- Foster productive interactions with internal and external auditors and collaborate effectively with the Group's consolidation and reporting teams
- Provide a significant role in accounting system development
- Participate in developing policies and procedures for financial reporting systems
- Identifies, measures and drives the department key performance indicators to ensure the team is operating effectively & efficiently
- Works closely with the finance department to ensure collaboration on processes and tasks
- Assist with establishing best practices for finance processes and controls
- Promote team development, guide career advancement, and facilitate recruitment to cultivate a high-performing team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- A minimum of 7 years of experience, with the first 2 to 3 years ideally spent at a public accounting firm (candidates from Big 4 firms are highly preferred), followed by 4 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience including 2 years of Team Lead
- Possession of a Chartered Accountant certification, deep knowledge of Italiana GAAP and familiarity with US GAAP is advantageous
- In-depth understanding of Finance, especially in General Ledger management
- Experience in SSC setting is advantageous
- Proficiency in SAP Finance
- Experience with internal controls, such as SOX, is beneficial
- Exceptional independent and teamwork skills
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- High level of accuracy
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Must be well organized and a self-starter
- Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable