GL accountant with Italian

Company Description

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring - all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us.

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Job Description

Perform Accounting activities in the area of GL and backup on AP/AR processes

• Verification of accounting documents for VAT purposes
• Accounts reconciliation and journal entries
• Reconciliations between main ledger and sub ledger
• Purchase Order creation and expenses analysis
• Clearing of open items on transitory accounts
• Incoming cash allocation and payment recording
• Cash out activities
• Invoicing clients and brokers
• Master data activities
• Timely monthly, quarterly and annual close processes

Reports on the Accounting activities to SSC management and the serviced country.

Ensures that all activities performed at any time by himself/herself or her/his colleagues under his/her watch, respect Coface integrity, security and reputation, by following all internal rules and controls in his/her scope of activity.

Is accountable for operations' accuracy and quality regarding statutory and Group rules and standards.

Ad hoc activities:

Participates in the creation / update of Finance Standard Operating Procedures used by the SSC operational teams.

Participates in project work (e.g. lean & optimization topics).

Participates to functional & cross-functional meetings (when required) and shares feedback and regular contact with functional finance team

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor / Master's degree in Business or Accounting

Experience:

• Experience in an accounting department minimum; preferred 2-3 years
• Experience in trade credit insurance industry is a plus
• Experience in an international environment preferred

Skills:

• Good knowledge of accounting processes
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Independent worker and team player
• Ability to deal with numerous deadlines simultaneously / Multi-tasking
• Familiarity and ease with varying IT and online software and applications
• Knowledge of local GAAP is a plus
• Basic knowledge of major internal control procedures
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana is a plus
• Controlling/tax skills/knowledge is a plus

Languages :

• Fluent in Italian
• Fluent in English
• French - nice to have

Additional Information

What's in it for you:

• Mentoring will help you blend with the team and get involved in your work as comfortably as possible
• The company will provide continuous support and guidance throughout your work
• Hybrid work model