Chief Accountant – Italy (Hybrid)

Chief Accountant – Italy (Hybrid) role at Avon

Role Type

Permanent

What you’ll be doing

As Chief Accountant for Italy, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with both statutory and corporate requirements. You’ll lead the Record to Report (R2R) process, oversee month‑end close, and ensure compliance with local tax and audit obligations. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain high standards of financial control, support audits, and provide insights that help drive business decisions. Your role will be key in ensuring the integrity of financial statements and building confidence across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for Italy
• Overseeing statutory filings, tax submissions, and audit processes
• Leading the reconciliation of US GAAP and local statutory accounts
• Ensuring compliance with SOX controls and internal procedures
• Collaborating with global teams, shared services, and external advisors
• Monitoring local regulatory changes and implementing updates to processes
• Supporting financial planning and analysis with variance commentary and forecasts
• Driving continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems

What we’re looking for

• Experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a multinational environment
• A degree in Finance or Accounting, with a professional accounting qualification preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards
• Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• A proactive mindset, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross‑functional environment

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work‑life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self‑expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us.