Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information, supporting strategic financial decision-making and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. This role is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks, overseeing month-end and year-end close processes, leading reconciliations, and supporting internal and external audits. The Senior Accountant also acts as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams on financial matters and contributes to continuous process improvement within the finance function.

Key accountabilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Review and approve journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset creation, depreciation, and reconciliation
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Support the preparation of management and statutory financial reports
• Collaborate with external auditors, providing documentation and responding to audit queries
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies
• Support tax-related reporting, including indirect tax reconciliations and documentation
• Assist with budget monitoring and variance analysis in collaboration with finance leadership
• Contribute to system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial control
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Preferred qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or working towards one

Experience

5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting roles Strong understanding of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or equivalent) Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and handle complexity Experience supporting or leading audits is desirable Experience supporting group consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidation reporting, is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Language Proficiency:

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR C1+) For Italy based roles: fluent in Italian (CEFR C1+), French is a plus For France based roles: fluent in French (CEFR C1+), Italian is a plus For US based roles: Italian or French is a plus

Hybrid working model Salary range: 37.000,00 - 46.000,00. The final salary will be determined on the basis of the selected candidate's qualifications and professional experience