Jobgether
Jobgether

Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting

financefull-timeItaly
SALARY
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WORK TYPE
remote
JOB TYPE
full-time
INDUSTRY
general
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About the role

Accountabilities:

    • Review contracts and business arrangements to determine their accounting implications, with particular focus on revenue recognition under IFRS 15 and lease accounting under IFRS 16.

    • Research IFRS guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and position papers covering revenue, leases, impairment, provisions, consolidation, related parties, and other relevant accounting topics.

    • Support month-end close activities through trial balance reviews, account analysis, and identification of unusual, complex, or judgmental items.

    • Prepare and review consolidation entries, including intercompany eliminations, reclassifications, accruals, and other group reporting adjustments.

    • Coordinate with external auditors during year-end processes, including local statutory audits and group audit requirements.

    • Prepare audit support materials, gather evidence, participate in walkthroughs, and help resolve auditor questions efficiently.

    • Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and business teams to understand transactions and evaluate their accounting impact.

    • Support technical accounting and broader finance projects as required.

    • Maintain and update accounting policies in line with new and evolving accounting standards.

    • Develop training and guidance materials to help finance and non-finance stakeholders understand relevant accounting requirements.

    • Contribute to consistent, well-documented accounting practices across the organization.

    • Requirements:

      • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience.

      • Strong knowledge of IFRS and demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting standards.

      • Practical experience assessing contracts and business arrangements for accounting implications, particularly revenue recognition and lease accounting.

      • Strong technical writing skills, including experience preparing accounting memos, position papers, or audit support documentation.

      • Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, trial balance reviews, account analysis, and consolidation entries.

      • Strong attention to detail combined with sound professional judgment and the ability to assess complex accounting matters.

      • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate work within deadlines.

      • Clear and effective communication skills, with confidence collaborating across Finance and non-Finance functions.

      • Experience working with external auditors is highly valuable; public accounting or audit experience is preferred but not required.

      • CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred but not required.

      • Experience within a multinational group reporting environment is a plus.

      • Ability to operate effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.

      • Benefits:

        • Opportunity to work on IFRS accounting and reporting activities within a global organization.

        • Exposure to a broad range of technical accounting topics and complex international transactions.

        • Close collaboration with Finance leadership, Corporate Accounting, external auditors, and cross-functional business teams.

        • Opportunity to contribute to accounting policy development and finance-wide training initiatives.

        • International and multicultural working environment.

        • Inclusive workplace committed to fair employment and equal opportunity.

        • Opportunity to develop deeper expertise in technical accounting, group reporting, and IFRS application.

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Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting at Jobgether — Remote