Accounts Payable Expert

Our client is a leader in the sector of monolithic refractories for the iron, steel, foundry, aluminium, cement, thermal industries and petrochemical markets. In order to strengthen their presence on the Italian market they have appointed us with the R&S of anACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPERTMain responsibilitiesReporting to the CFO of the Italian Legal Entity he/she will process supplier's invoices within the ERP system; he/she will be responsible for researching and resolving supplier and internal customer inquiries and support other activities as required.Main responsibilities:verifies and analyzes accounts payable transactions and postings, supports the activity of the external share service center and supports in related problem solving;maintains and reconciles financial statements, performs checks and balances in the ERP system (SAP) and ensures external and internal controls and policies are adhered to;supports activities related to the month end closing and reporting and the ones for the yearly statutory financial statements preparation;prepares and dispenses the monthly administrative activities (F24 payments, monthly VAT and withholding tax liquidation, intrastat declaration) and the related postings;prepares the periodic tax fulfilments (quarter and annual VAT declaration, employees and external consultants CU);collaborates with statutory auditors and external auditors during their periodic checks;follows the industrial accountancy aimed to the products and inventory costifications;supervises the budgeting and forecasting process of the Company;perform on a monthly basis the industrial cost variance analysisCandidate profileAt least 4 years of relevant Accounts Payable processing experience;degree in economics or equivalent background;attention to detail, ability to multitask, and prioritize;fluency in English;ability to meet deadlines daily and weekly;computer operation skills (Excel, MS Office, Oracle experience a plus);previous SAP experience is an appreciated plus.LocationModena