Group Chief Accounting

Our Client is a global leader in advanced automation and intralogistics solutions for the fast‑moving consumer goods industry. With over forty years of experience and a strong commitment to innovation, the company designs high‑tech, fully integrated systems that support manufacturers on their journey toward smart, sustainable, and fully automated factories. With a worldwide presence, the organization stands out for its consultative approach, engineering excellence, and ability to build long‑term partnerships with its customers.

In order to further structure the organization, we have been entrusted with the search of the:

Group Chief Accounting – Rif. H26/168

The role

The Group Chief Accounting plays a key role in ensuring that accounting activities across all Group companies operate effectively and consistently. In particular, the selected candidate will be involved in the following activities:

• Be responsible for Consolidated Financial Statements and monthly reporting packages.
• Be responsible for Yearly Financial Statements of the Group Financial Statement package.
• Be in charge for the completion and circulation of the Accounting Principles and Procedures.
• Make Company Accounting reliable, auditable and careful of the risk factors and ensure the correct implementation of the Group accounting system.
• Support the creation of accounting strategies to maximize profits.
• Oversee General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices.
• Put in place financial auditing, risk analysis and cash control ensuring a culture of compliance.
• Act as a liaison to external auditing firms, while owning primary responsibility for the Company’s views on technical accounting matters.
• Collaborate with FP&A to improve reporting quality and with Tax to improve accounting treatment of Taxes.
• Coordinate the European Administrative Shared Service Center and Be the focal point for tax matters both internally and externally.
• Manage Group direct and indirect tax compliance for multiple tax jurisdictions through liaison with internal finance teams and external advisor.
• Manage relationships with Italian tax agency, supported by external advisors.
• Take responsibility for the Group Transfer Pricing policy including support to the business with implementation.
• Prepare Group IFRS tax provisions for group audit and tax forecasting.
• Review local Tax returns and verify the respect of due dates (supported by local consultant).
• Analyze and manage the government incentive system including 4.0 industry.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in a similar role, with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience in multinational or complex organizational environments is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax compliance, and Group reporting processes.
• Fluency in English; a second language is considered a plus.

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