General Accounting Manager

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For a leading international company we are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Accounting Manager to strengthen the accounting, analytical and reporting skills of the Finance team in Italy.

Location

Milan - 2 days of remote work per week

Main activities

• Ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting, including month‑end close in JDE and data uploads to Tagetik
• Perform financial analysis and collaborate with Controlling, Treasury, and Credit teams
• Define KPIs and develop tools to monitor accounting activities
• Maintain internal controls and support finance systems and procedure updates
• Drive process optimization and alignment with Group policies
• Manage tax obligations and prepare financial statements under local and international standards
• Liaise with external consultants, payroll providers, and auditors
• Oversee credit risk, monitor credit limits and collections, and support financial stability
• Coordinate a team of 2 people within the accounting department
• Contribute to key projects: SAP ERP migration, IFRS transition, and process redesign with KPI definition

Key competencies and skills

• Degree in economics/accounting or similar;
• 4/5+ years of experience in a major audit firm, supporting customers operating with an international footprint on a large scale;
• Expertise in ERP migration and accounting standards transition will be considered a strong plus;
• Strong financial, accounting skills and analytical skills;
• Fluent in Italian and English;
• Capability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment and under pressure, meeting deadlines;
• Autonomy, accountability, proactivity, team spirit, team management.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Beverage Manufacturing

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