Finance Controller Ravenna

Finance Controller
Ravenna
Emilia Romagna, Ravenna

Ravenna, RA, IT

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains.

We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way.

Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs.

With 11, 000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose

Being part of the Business Controlling team in Ravenna (Italy), the employee will be a key member of the finance team and support EMENA finance team as well, ensuring the accuracy of all our financial data.

**Responsibilities**:

P&L and Balance sheet analysis and ownership with fully supportable reconciliations and group reporting to BPC which includes identifying risks and opportunities, improving processes and control;

Management of ledgers in IFRS (monthly) and Italian GAAP (yearly);

Cash flow Statement;

Delivering weekly and monthly reporting for all departments, ensuring they are delivered on a timely basis.

The report should include variance analysis to understand movements, identify trends, etc.

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Supporting the Head of Finance on all tax, credit risk, sales, working capital, and other ad-hoc tasks as well as both internal and external audit matters

Supporting the Head of Finance with annual budgets with the local management team and international head office.

This will include an appropriate level of challenge and stress testing.

**Requirements**:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (master's degree or CPA preferred);

Working experience of 2-4 years in Audit.

Finance controlling experience would be ideal;

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations (GAAP or IFRS);

An affinity with numbers, an eye for detail, and the ability to interpret data.

Meticulous and precise with figures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel (knowledge of SAP and BPC are a plus);

Proficiency in English is a must.