Head of Accounting

The Finance Division of Randstad Professional, specialized in the search and selection of Middle & Senior Management profiles, is recruiting on behalf of a leading multinational corporation for the position of:

Head of Accounting

Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising the following activities:

• Financial Statements & Compliance: Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with Italian accounting standards (OIC) and IFRS; manage cross-functional coordination with external auditors and Group Finance;
• Closing Processes: Lead monthly, half-year, and annual closing processes, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and a robust internal control environment;
• Process Improvement: Ensure the suitability and continuous improvement of accounting procedures, driving standardization and operational efficiency;
• Tax Compliance: Guarantee full compliance with tax requirements (VAT, withholding taxes, Intrastat, F24) and the timely submission of all mandatory regulatory filings;
• Reporting Flows: Ensure accurate and timely reporting flows to shareholders and competent authorities in coordination with Group functions;
• Accounts Payable: Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice/credit note accuracy, subledger reconciliations, payment proposals, execution, and monitoring of failed payments;
• Bank Reconciliations: Ensure bank statement reconciliations against supplier ledgers and the integrity of related accounting entries;
• Accounts Receivable: Supervise the invoicing process (recurring fees and extra charges), ensuring correct data flows from operational systems to the General Ledger (e.g., ECC) and resolving interface errors;
• E-Invoicing: Guarantee the compliance and operational integrity of e-invoicing processes, including Public Administration invoicing;
• General Ledger: Supervise GL activities, including accruals/deferrals, fixed assets, impairments, FX revaluations, derivatives, and financial charges;
• Intercompany Management: Lead intercompany accounting and reconciliations, ensuring alignment across Group entities and accurate subledger-to-GL postings;
• Treasury Collaboration: Partner with the Treasury department on cash management, funding, and banking processes impacting accounting and reporting;
• Internal Controls: Own accounting policies and documentation, ensuring Segregation of Duties (SoD) and a control environment compliant with SOX/ICFR standards where applicable;
• Performance Monitoring: Develop KPI dashboards to monitor closing timeliness, reconciliation completeness, aged items, and overall process quality.

Ideal Profile

• Education: Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or related disciplines;
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in Accounting, with at least 5 years in managerial roles within structured or multinational environments (experience in the Automotive sector is a significant plus);
• Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge of OIC, IFRS, and the Italian tax/regulatory framework; proven experience in statutory reporting and audit management;
• Accounting Cycles: Deep understanding of AP/AR cycles, GL closing, intercompany, and bank reconciliations;
• Systems: Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills;