Corporate Accountant

Job Description

Industry: Financial Services, Services for Renewable Energy, and Investment Management
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
THE ROLE We are seeking a corporate accountant to join our team, based in Milan, Italy. You will be managing all Italian Corporate entities in scope (five, currently) and potentially other entities from other countries in the future. You will also have a broader international role in managing NextEnergy Group intercompany transactions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Working alongside Finance professionals, this will be an integral role in the Group Finance team: Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable Manage bank and credit card reconciliations Manage payments from different bank accounts Maintain accurate accounting records by ensuring proper booking of transactions. Review data for accuracy, verify entries, and make any necessary corrections before filing financial documents Maintain digital and physical financial records Prepare quarterly Group intercompany recharges Monitor and reconcile Group intercompany transactions and open balances Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual tax packages and supporting documents for various tax jurisdictions and liaise with outside tax accountants Oversee quarter-end and year-end closing processes Assist in the preparation of tax returns and manage audit processes Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations Interact with and support operating companies and handle requests and enquiries Establish and implement accounting processes and internal procedures Assisting with general administrative duties and supporting the team to meet deadlines. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Time management & prioritization skills – things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) – you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging Flexibility – being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelled out in your job description Intellectual Curiosity – Finance is a broad and nuanced field, and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas into the team IT Literacy – you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel) Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters! Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in corporate accounting In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and Italian tax regulations Excellent analytical skills Ability to manage multiple task lists and interface with colleagues across the organization Knowledge IFRS is an advantage Ability to prepare reports and accounting reconciliation Autonomy in the performance of individual assignments Adaptable and receptive to new ideas and willing and able to adjust to new work demands and circumstances Familiarity with accounting software (Oracle NetSuite preferred) Fluent in written and spoken English The right to work Italy. WHAT WE OFFER A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn International scope – we operate in over 8 countries Hybrid working – we will need you in the office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week Annual discretionary bonus. Show more Show less