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 assignedThe main tasksEnsure compliance with US GAAP / Local GAAP requirements / SOX / Tax ComplianceAccountable 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 timelinesContinual improvements of the financial processesDevelop and execute EMEA reports as neededUnderstand and support Product Costing Monitor, plan and review execution of Capital Investment for one Legal Entity.
Closing ActivitiesAssists 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 guidelinesAssists in the monthly tax calculations schedulesCorrective entries that are needed based on monitoring of the financial results during the month and closingStatutory ReportingAssists in the preparation of Financial StatementsPrepares Notes to the Financial Statements, Management Report, coordinates the filing of Financial Statements and Tax Returns to local authoritiesAssists 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 environmentBachelor'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 CostingExperience with Internal Controls (SOX)Good understanding of the use and application of ERP systems (SAP)Experience with cultural diversityProfessional level of knowledge of modern accounting practices.Good understanding of US GAAP reportingGood understanding of the use and application of other I.T.
(Excel, Word PowerPoint).Pro-active, hands-on mentality, convincing, motivated, team playerIncome Tax and VAT knowledge and accounting experience preferred