Accounting And Finance jobs in Italy

• Enhance your expertise in an Investment Industry
• Be part of a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent asset management firm headquartered in Malaysia, backed by a strategic partnership between a global financial services leader and a top regional banking group. With a strong presence across Southeast Asia, they offer a wide range of investment solutions and are committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals. The organisation fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous development within the fast-paced asset management industry.

Job Description

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash, position, and transaction data across custodian, fund administrator, and internal records.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks in a timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Collaborate with middle office, fund accounting, and external counterparties to ensure data alignment and proper exception management.
• Assist in the month-end close process by preparing reconciliation summaries and supporting documentation.
• Support audits and compliance reviews by maintaining proper records and responding to information requests.
• Work closely with technology teams to enhance reconciliation tools and automation workflows.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 1 or 2 years of experience in financial operations, preferably within an investment or asset management firm.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives) and investment accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with reconciliation tools or investment systems (e.g., BlackRock Aladdin, Eagle, Geneva) is a plus.
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams and external partners.

What's on Offer

• Contract: 6 Months
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to build expertise in a reputable investment environment.
• Collaborative and performance-driven culture.
• Exposure to a broad range of asset classes and operational workflows.
• Career progression opportunities within finance and operations functions.