Accountant

Who are we looking for?

As an Accountant, you will play a leading role in further professionalizing the administration and setting up a full-fledged finance and control function for our Italian organization. This role is a unique opportunity to grow together with our Italian organization and to be part of a great and ambitious team.  Therefore, you are a true team player who continuously seeks improvement and development both personally and for the team. You have the ambition to grow with the organization.

One of your  main responsibilities is to manage the process of invoicing our customers and make sure that the cash is collected. This requires close cooperation with other departments such like sales and operations and the capability to work in a structured way. The challenge for you lies in setting up processes that lead to a high quality and efficient administration, which gives you daily energy and gives you the opportunity to hand over operational activities to another colleague in a later stage.

Another priority is to gradually take over tax and compliance duties from our external service provider and make sure that all the local compliance matters are managed in the right way. Also the regular financial closing and reporting processes are an important responsibility. In the future we would like you to become the financial right-hand and sparring partner of the management and also operate as a business controller for the Italian organization.

What are your responsibilities

• Manage the invoicing and collection process.

• Month-end closing and reporting to the Group.

• Manage compliance with tax regulations (VAT, corporate income tax & payroll tax).

• Initiate process optimization.

• Provide (financial) information to the local management.

• Your workplace will be in Milano, and you will work within the Italian team. You will report to the Group Finance Director who is in charge of the centrally organized finance organization.

Your workplace will be in Milano, and you will work within the Italian team. You will report to the Group Finance Director who is in charge of the centrally organized finance organization.

• Higher professional education – Bachelor level minimum

• A completed education in a relevant field (Corporate finance or equivalent)

• Knowledge of Italian tax and financial reporting requirements.

• Solid knowledge and experience with SAP is a strong plus

• Experience in a medium-sized and growing organization is a plus

• Experience in chartered accountant office is a plus

• Excellent command of Italian, and a good command of English is required.

Our new Accountant is / has:

• Independent: Able to carry out your own work properly and solve problems without supervision from others

• Customer focus: Listens to the wishes and needs of the customer and adapt working method accordingly. Prioritise service and client satisfaction

• Motivated & target driven: You are highly motivated and target driven, willing to go the extra mile to achieve goals

• Friendly team player: Ability to be an active part of a fast-growing team with a can-do approach. You promote mutual open communication and relationships and support others

• Flexibility: Can easily adapt to a changing environment, working methods, working hours, tasks, responsibilities and behaviours of others

What we offer

Innovative challenges: You are part of a dynamic work environment that challenges you to think creatively, solve problems, and make a real impact.

• Accountant will have great influence in setting up the local Administrative/Finance department and potentially become in the future our Financial Manager Italy.

• Full onboarding plan in one of the more mature Countries in Europe

• A collaborative environment: you will work with passionate and talented people who value teamwork

• Meal voucher

• Health insurance plan

About BauWatch

We are the number one security company in Europe! From communication to processes, products, and services. We offer the best surveillance technology and high-quality customer service throughout Europe. We take care of security concerns and give our customers the peace of mind they need to move their business forward.

Interested?

Quickly apply by submitting a short cover letter (incl. salary expectations) and your CV. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out as well at recruitment@bauwatch.com.