PA Japanese trading house is currently recruiting an Italian speaking Accounting Specialist to work in their Milan office. /ppYou will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, producing financial reports, analysing financial information, providing technical support, and overseeing accounting assistants. /ppThe ideal candidate should have proven accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, proficiency in accounting software, and advanced Excel skills. /ppAJ46406 /ppbTYPE : Permanent, full-time /b /ppuWORKING HOURS : /u 9 : 00-17 : 00 from Monday to Friday, flexible working twice a week /ppuSALARY : /u Up to €38,000 per annum, plus 10% annual bonus /ppuSTART : /u ASAP /ppbAccounting Specialist Main Responsibilities : /b /pulliVerify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable /liliProduce error-free accounting reports and present their results /liliAnalyse financial information and summarize financial status /liliSpot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending /liliProvide technical support and advice on Management Accountant /liliReview and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures /liliManage accounting assistants and bookkeepers /liliParticipate in financial standards setting and in forecast process /liliPrepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule /liliAssist with tax audits and tax returns /liliDirect internal and external audits to ensure compliance /liliPlan, assign and review staff’s work /liliSupport month-end and year-end close process /liliDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls /liliEnsure compliance with GAAP principles /liliLiaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures /li /ulpbAccounting Specialist Ideal Candidate : /b /pulliProven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant /liliThorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures /liliIn-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) /liliFamiliarity with financial accounting statements /liliExperience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process /liliHands-on experience with accounting software packages /liliAccuracy and attention to detail /liliAwareness of business trends /liliAdvanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables /liliAptitude for numbers and quantitative skills /liliBusiness level fluency in English /li /ulpuNote : /u All applicants for the Accounting Specialist must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders. /ppJ-18808-Ljbffr /p #J-18808-Ljbffr