Primary Responsibilities: The Accountant is within a cluster of countries responsible for the effective and reliable operation of accounting including general accounting.
The Accountant assists to ensure compliance with US GAAP, Group Audit, local statutory, tax compliance and legal reporting requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned
The main tasks Ensure compliance with US GAAP / Local GAAP requirements / SOX / Tax Compliance
Accountable for the preparation of specifications/reconciliations and documentation of all submitted financial data, e.g. the financial statements.
Participates in the local statutory and tax requirements according to legally required timelines
Continual improvements of the financial processes
Develop and execute EMEA reports as needed
Understand and support Product Costing
Monitor, plan and review execution of Capital Investment for one Legal Entity.
Closing Activities Assists in the execution of the month end closing activities of the entities according to SSC (Shared Service Center) closing schedule and in line with both US GAAP and internal accounting guidelines
Assists in the monthly tax calculations & schedules
Corrective entries that are needed based on monitoring of the financial results during the month and closing
Statutory Reporting Assists in the preparation of Financial Statements
Prepares Notes to the Financial Statements, Management Report, coordinates the filing of Financial Statements and Tax Returns to local authorities
Assists in the Documenting of Year-end Balance
Assists with balance sheet reconciliations (G/L account breakdown, supporting documentation)
Primary Requirements: Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant financial experience in a multinational environment
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Knowledge of Italian or other European languages are highly valued.
Experience in industrial environment and Product Costing
Experience with Internal Controls (SOX)
Good understanding of the use and application of ERP systems (SAP)
Experience with cultural diversity
Professional level of knowledge of modern accounting practices.
Good understanding of US GAAP reporting
Good understanding of the use and application of other I.T. (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
Pro-active, hands-on mentality, convincing, motivated, team player
Income Tax and VAT knowledge and accounting experience preferred