Junior Accountant (Maternity Cover) Gallarate

Junior Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Gallarate
Lombardia, Gallarate

Nature and aim of the positionThe holder of this position reports to Local Finance and Administration Manager and he/she is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. Main duties and responsibilitiesVerify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyse financial information and summarize financial status Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant.

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process Provide input into department's goal setting process Assist with tax audits and tax returns Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Plan, assign and review staff's work Support month-end and year-end close process Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls All other local administration related matters. Reporting and collaborationReporting: Local Finance and Administration Manager Cooperates with: Administration shared service centre in Vienna; Merchant Services Sales Team HR TeamSpecific skills and knowledgeStrong excel skills; MS Office knowledge; Good English level Ability to multi task and meet deadlines; Work independently to complete assignments Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends Familiarity with financial accounting statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process High level of accuracy andattention to detail a mustEducation and qualificationsUniversity degree on Economics, Accounting and or Finance; 1 to 3 years' work experience in similar position; Proved experience of local statutory accounting is a must; Strong team player; Autonomous and independent, goal-oriented and self-motivating personality.