Job description
Avnet, Inc. a Fortune 500 company and one of the global leaders in the field of electronic components distribution, is seeking a highly motivated French Speaking Accountant to join our South Europe Accounting Team based in Milan. The successful candidate will drive innovation and deliver excellence in a fast-paced, international environment. He will collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide, contributing to groundbreaking projects with career opportunities within a truly global organization.
The hired person will be involved in Finance and Accounting activities for the French entities of the Avnet Group. Our new team member will be someone with proven experience in finance, asset, and payment processes. SAP experience is considered an advantage.
What You'll Be Doing:
Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the companies
Overview the automated processes for sales, purchases, AR, AP
Non-Trade Accounts payables, prime entries
Cash management and reporting, support payment preparation.
Maintain and reviewing financial records, including Fixed Assets Ledger, payroll postings, month end closing accruals
Intercompany and bank reconciliation.
Ensure the integrity of accounting information by verifying and recording transactions
General accounting, VAT return, in liaison with local tax and legal consultants ensuring correct calculation of monthly VAT and correct calculation of the taxable income; VAT reports, Journal Book, and other indirect tax returns.
Interact directly with the auditors to discuss and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner
Maintain strong knowledge of accounting and finance practices
Continuous improvement of processes and controls.
Support on ad hoc projects
Enhancing the tools and processes.
The Ideal Person:
Proven experience in a Finance and Accounting roles
Fluent in English, Italian, and French.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in general and tax accounting.
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and standards.
High attention to detail and accuracy, reliability, and curiosity
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal as well as written communication skills
Advanced knowledge of excel and SAP.
Familiarity with French Gaap and French laws and regulations will be considered an advantage.
What's In It For You:
Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line
Grow and collaborate across an extensive network outside of the Group in a fast-pace environment
Being surrounded by inspiring and diverse talent across many different sectors
LinkedIn Learning license
Learn from people and cooperate with a wide variety of professional backgrounds
Ability to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves
Full time and permanent employment.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
Job Applicant EMEA Imprints
Skills Required
- Proven experience in finance and accounting roles
- Fluency in English, Italian, and French
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in general and tax accounting
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and standards
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, reliability, and curiosity
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP
- Familiarity with French GAAP and French laws and regulations
Avnet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avnet and has not been reviewed or approved by Avnet.
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
