Ph3Overview /h3 pThis role is responsible for full ownership of the month‑end close and management accounts for Rayner Italia Srl, ensuring accurate, timely reporting to Group. /p pThe position includes the execution of all Italian entity financial processes (PL, BS, CF, controls, reconciliations, compliance, intercompany, inventory, revenue and COGS), and provides business partnering support to local commercial teams and the Head of Finance – Europe. /p pThis role complements the wider European finance team and interacts closely with Group Reporting, Shared Services, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and external advisors (PWC/BDO). This role provides hands‑on operational accounting support to Rayner Italia. /p h3What You'll Be Doing /h3 h3Financial Reporting Month‑End (Italy) /h3 ul liManage Accounts Payable processes end‑to‑end, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs /li liMaintain the daily cash book and perform accurate, timely bank reconciliations. /li liExecute and monitor stock movements in the ERP/WMS, including goods receipts, stock issues, write‑offs, and returns, ensuring accuracy and alignment with warehouse records. /li liEnsure stock accuracy through regular checks, reconciliations, and coordination with warehouse and operations teams. /li liPrepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and standard journal entries as instructed and reviewed by the Senior Accountant. /li liMaintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation. /li liPrepare the full monthly Management Pack (PL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, supporting schedules, notes, variance analysis). /li liExecute the month‑end close calendar, post all journals: payroll, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, COGS, FX revaluations, PURP. /li liComplete and submit the Variance Report with understanding of drivers of the differences. /li liDevelop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions and project evaluations. /li /ul h3Intercompany Group Reporting /h3 ul liPrepare and issue all monthly intercompany recharge invoices (Eye Science Team, HR Europe, RD, Quality, Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Production, Finance). /li liSave IC stock invoices and validate mirroring of IC AR/AP across all European entities. /li liPost IC loan adjustments and reconcile RIL loan accounts for Italy. /li liPrepare and submit all Group schedules, ensuring completeness of parallel accounting documents to PWC / BDO, responding to queries promptly. /li /ul h3Inventory, COGS Systems /h3 ul liPrepare import files for stock invoices and reconcile to RIL stock accounts. /li liRun month‑end eSolver/Exchequer reports: Sales, Stock, Invoice Credit CSV imports. /li liPost monthly COGS journals based on sales and system outputs. /li liClose the Italy period in the ERP. /li liLead the implementation of NetSuite into Italy. /li /ul h3Controls, Compliance Tax /h3 ul liMaintain complete Balance Sheet reconciliations (bank, AR/AP aging to GL, VAT, payroll, provisions). /li liProcess VAT adjustment journals, and transfer‑pricing transactions. /li liSubmit parallel accounting documents (around the 8th), ensuring alignment with auditors and statutory requirements. /li liReview cost posting of non‑tax deductible categories and ensure accuracy and tax efficiency. /li /ul h3Business Partnering Insight /h3 ul liCalculate and report monthly sales commissions. /li liPrepare dashboards, Overhead Analysis, Income Statements and Balance Sheets for Territory Managers. /li liSupport Balance Sheet Reviews with the Head of Finance – Europe. /li liContribute to budgeting, forecasting and rolling outlooks. /li liProvide timely finance support to Italy Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams. /li /ul h3What Experience Skills You Will Need /h3 ul liQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Italian equivalent) /li liPrevious and proven Finance Controller (management accountant) experience essential /li liFamiliarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar). /li liFluent English; strong working proficiency in Italian. /li liUnderstanding of local taxes /li liKnowledge of IFRS reporting and Italian GAAP /li liExperience with transfer pricing and Intercompany processes (desirable) /li /ul h3What We Can Offer You /h3 ul liComprehensive benefits package /li liGlobal appreciation platform to recognise colleagues around the globe /li liFantastic opportunity to work with highly talented teams and individuals and grow with the business /li liBeing part of an organisation you can be proud to work for changing the lives of millions of people! /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr