Financial Accountant R2R

Job Details

Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time
Country / City: Italy / Milano
Company: Beiersdorf SpA (Italy)
Job Function: Finance (incl. Accounting, Controlling)

Overview

Due to intensive development of Beiersdorf Shared Services, we recently established the Accounting Department responsible for one of our luxury brands. We are hiring for people willing to shape the young organization actively to establish it as a regional center of excellence in future. You will join our international accounting team, work in an international environment with a great atmosphere and numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Contact (“Business Partner”) for the Finance Manager of our Italian affiliate in all financial accounting matters, requiring very close cooperation with the local organization.
• Periodical closing of the books in the group ledger, cost center accounting and preparation of statements of income (SOI) in accordance with IFRS and group specific guidelines.
• Manage Italian tax compliance activities (VAT, withholding taxes, INTRA reporting, income tax and IRAP returns, annual declarations, social contributions, and quarterly/annual filings) with the support of external tax advisors and colleagues.
• Oversee year‑end closing and statutory reporting (trial balance, tax calculation, preparation of financial statements and XBRL package, coordination of Board and Shareholder approvals, and filing with the Companies Register) in close cooperation with internal finance teams and external consultants.
• Self‑reliant analysis and documentation of accounts and financial statements.
• Support the team for current account in OTC/PTP beside RTR activities.

Qualifications

• High sense of ownership, positive “can‑do” mindset and ability to navigate through uncertainty, high level of flexibility.
• Knowledge of Italian local GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS) is a must.
• Willingness to consult with advisors and dive deep into the existing comprehensive documentation.
• Confident handling of SAP (FI/CO).
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Working Conditions

This position has the option to work 100% remote from anywhere within Italy, if it is not possible for you to work recurringly from our office in Milano. In a remote scenario, occasional travel for visiting the Italian affiliate, team business trips in Poland or training may be required. Please note that independent from the chosen setup, the position is embedded within the structures of our Beiersdorf in Italy. Please send CVs in English!