Finance Accountant

No Relocation Assistance Offered# 160905 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy Join Our Team as a Finance Accountant at Hill's Pet Nutrition! Location: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy About Hill's Pet Nutrition: At Hill's Pet Nutrition, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and their owners through superior nutrition.
Our state-of-the-art facility in Castiglione delle Stiviere is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Finance Accountant to join our dynamic finance team.
Job Purpose: Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills? As a Finance Accountant at Hill's Pet Nutrition, you will play a key role in our financial reporting processes, supporting the Financial Controller in managing internal and external reporting and maintaining robust financial controls.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global leader in pet nutrition and make a significant impact.
What You Will Do: Month- End Closing: Ensure a smooth month-end closing process, including journal entries and reconciliations, supported by our shared service centers.
Statutory Accounts & Tax: Assist in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, and provide information to auditors.
Financial Controls: Ensure adequate financial control processes within the organization, focusing on accounts payable/purchasing, payroll, account reconciliation, fiscal reporting, and CEB accounting.
Vendor & Payment Queries: Assist the AP team with queries about vendors and payments.
VAT & External Reporting: Report local VAT and other periodical external reporting per Italian statutory and tax regulations.
Treasury & Tax Support: Support treasury and tax accounting and reporting.
SOX Compliance: Assist with SOX compliance, including testing and detailing internal controls.
Travel Expense Monitoring: Monitor travel expense payments and ensure compliance with the local T&E policy.
Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist the finance team with ad hoc tasks and routine reporting.
Qualifications: Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
Experience: Proficient experience in GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS (as applicable), and Italian statutory standards.
Previous experience in financial and tax reporting from a professional accounting firm or a similar position.
International Environment: Willingness to work in an international environment and across multiple teams.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Google Sheets is an advantage.
Language Skills: Strong English speaking and writing skills.
Why Join Us? Career Growth: Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a multinational FMCG.
Innovative Environment: Work in a cutting-edge facility with the latest technology and equipment.
Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence.
Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives Ready to Make a Difference? If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will allow you to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Hill's Pet Nutrition as a Finance Accountant and be a part of our journey to improve the lives of pets around the world.