As a senior accountant focused on accounts payable, you likely have a strong foundation in managing and processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining vendor relationships. Your role might also involve implementing best practices and new automation solutions, for efficiency and providing backup for other senior accounting functions.
Main tasks:
1) Support the team in the monthly closing by handling the day-to-day accounting of group entities (invoices – bank and petty cash reconciliation), in accordance with the IFRS principles and the company accounting policy:
• Process and review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies;
• Prepare and execute payment runs, maintaining timely and accurate payment schedules;
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies with suppliers;
• Analyse accounts payable aging reports and identify trends for cash flow management;
• Participate on some of the department projects implementation;
2) Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency improvements within the accounts payable function;
3) Implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce processing times;
4) Provide backup support for other senior accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial audits;
5) Work closely with other departments, to ensure alignment on financial processes.
Duties:
• General Accounting Support;
• Accounts Payable;
• Perform various accounting and administrative duties;
• Reporting and consolidation
Knowledge and Experience:
Attributes:
• Highly organized and detail oriented;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to handle pressure, working efficiently in a challenging and demanding environment;
• Analytical, problem solver;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Self-starter, enjoy improving processes and ways of working.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• International Experience dealing with different cultures;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting;
• Previous experience in accounts payable (Mandatory);
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, …) and Microsoft Excel;
• Fluent in English and Italian mandatory.
Qualifications:
Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.