Senior Financial Accountant - Italy For a leading international organisation operating across multiple countries, we are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the newly established finance function in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

- Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration and general ledger accounting of the Italian entity.

- Ensure that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner.

- Oversee financial processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance and risk management.

- Prepare and review financial information and provide accurate data to support financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

- Apply strong knowledge of Italian GAAP, IFRS and Italian tax legislation to address complex accounting and reporting matters.

- Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit documentation and collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors.

- Ensure effective internal controls, financial governance and compliance with statutory and internal requirements.

- Work closely with the international finance team and external advisors across tax, compliance and audit.

- Lead and mentor a Financial Accountant, supporting their professional development through coaching and training.

- Contribute to building and continuously improving the finance processes of a newly established Italian organisation.

Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.





- Strong experience in Italian GAAP; knowledge of IFRS is highly preferred.

- Solid background in financial accounting, general ledger and financial reporting.

- Experience with tax, statutory compliance and audit processes.

- Previous career progression from a Financial Accountant or similar accounting position.

- Bachelor's degree or higher education in Finance, Accounting or a related field.

- Experience gained within an international or multinational organisation is highly preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on and proactive approach.

- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and reliability.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an international finance team.

- Comfortable working in an environment where processes and structures are being built and improved.

What the Opportunity Offers
- Join a newly established Italian organisation and play a key role in building the local finance function from the ground up.

- Work within an international and multicultural environment, collaborating with colleagues across different countries.

- High level of ownership and visibility within the new Italian organisation.

- Opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting structures.

- Milan-based position within a newly established office.

- Permanent, full-time opportunity.

- Competitive salary package, aligned with experience and market level.

📌 Senior Financial Accountant - Italy (Milano)
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Milano