Italian Group reporting and Consolidation Consultant

Italian Group Reporting and Consolidation Consultant

Location: London

Salary: Enticing daily rate on offer

About Our Client:

Our client is an established entity in the Energy & Natural Resources sector with a significant global footprint. They have a team of more than 2,000 dedicated employees working in their various offices across the world, including their headquarters in London.

Job Description:

Azule Energy Holdings Limited, a JV of ENI & BP, is seeking a Group Reporting Advisor to join our London finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the preparation and consolidation of the Italian companies consolidated financial statements and financial management of the Holding Company (AEHL).

You will ideally be a trained Italian Accountant who has experience with:

• Understanding Italian legal, regulatory and financial reporting requirements
• Familiarity with fiscal bodies & other regulatory bodies needing adhoc reporting support
• Proficiency in understanding Italian filing deadlines
• Coordination with statutory auditors (Collegio Sindicale)
• Coordination with the Italian based company secretary

The role will involve but is not limited to the below:

• Ownership of accounting & financials by delivery of Statutory accounts.
• Ownership of JV reporting & asset accounting projects for 2024.
• Maintain working files & updating reporting template.
• Automate cost reporting template for inclusion in financial statements.
• Maintain and update intercompany reporting & matrix.
• Ownership for working capital for Azule's entities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, owning the audit process from planning to completion.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial reporting systems and processes.
• Work on the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross geographical Azule Finance teams to ensure quality and completeness of financial reporting.
• Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance the overall control environment.
• Ensure financial applications are robust and align with the business requirements.
• Aid in the timely and accurate delivery of quarterly reporting and addressing additional requests.

The Successful Applicant:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) is required, preferably from Italy, and proficiency in Italian language.
• Knowledge of dealing with accounting & reporting in the Italian regulatory environment.
• Solid financial reporting working knowledge, with exposure to group reporting activities, preferably with the BIG 4 in Italy.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and strong technical accounting skills.
• Working knowledge with ERP systems and ability to develop and optimize system reports.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.

What's on Offer:

A lucrative day rate with the opportunity for longevity. Opportunity to work in the city of London. A work environment fostering growth and development. The chance to make a significant impact in the Energy & Natural Resources sector.

If you believe you have the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a well-established company in the Energy & Natural Resources industry.

Where specific UK qualifications are required, we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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Closing Date: 03/10/24