Italian Group reporting and Consolidation Consultant
London
Enticing daily rate on offer
- Fantastic opportunity to join a growing business
- Established Energy business
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 Azule consolidated financial statements and financial management of the Holding Company (AEHL).
Our client is seeking an Italian Group Reporting Advisor to join their 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
Be familiar with fiscal bodies & other regulatory bodies who need adhoc reporting support
Be proficient in understanding of Italian filing deadlines
Be able to coordinate with statutory auditors (Collegio Sindicale)
Be able to coordinate with the Italian based company secretary
The role will more broadly 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.
- Maintaining and updating intercompany reporting & matrix
- Ownership for working capital for Azule's entities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, own 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.
Ref Code: MPGWJN0620246467721Z
Closing Date: 03/10/24