Accounting Specialist

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Milano
Mid level
Automotive • Information Technology
The Role
The Accounting Specialist will oversee the accounting activities for Auto1 Group’s Italian operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local and group standards. Responsibilities include managing month-end and year-end closures, intercompany transactions, and preparing reports while also driving process improvements and participating in strategic projects.
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Descrizione dell'azienda

AUTO1 Group is Europe's leading digital automotive platform. As a dynamic tech company, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with our brands wirkaufendeinauto.de, AUTO1.com and Autohero. Our strong team of 4.200 people is dedicated to making Europe-wide car trading and transport as fast and stress-free as possible for our customers.

Descrizione del lavoro

The candidate will join the Finance team and will be responsible for the main activities related to the monthly closures of the 4 companies of Auto1 Group and will also be the main point of reference of the department for the new special projects requested by HQ.

Qualifiche

Your Profile:

  • Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting (e.g., MSc in Finance, CCA, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally within an international organization or previous experience in audit (Big Four) for at least 3-4 years .
  • Strong knowledge of reporting tools, including Excel (Google Sheets is a plus). Experience with accounting software (Oracle or similar) and proficiency in year-end closing, VAT, and tax reporting.
  • Detail-oriented, methodical, and analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills. Comfortable working independently and taking on large-scale responsibilities.
  • Fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting activities for our italian operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting according to both local and group standards.
  • Review, analyze, and ensure the reliability of financial information, making necessary corrections and adjustments.
  • Lead and coordinate monthly and annual financial closings.
  • Manage and validate intercompany transactions, ensuring reconciliation between entities.
  • Prepare and submit external and internal reports to group HQ.
  • Drive process improvements by strengthening and documenting existing financial procedures, automating repetitive tasks to focus on high-value activities.
  • Lead and participate in various strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and continuous improvements in financial efficiency.
  • Support internal audits and annual tax filings, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as one of the key point of contact for auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.

What we offer

  • Direct placement with a contract according to law commensurate with the level of knowledge / skills possessed by the candidates;
  • Young, informal environment, attentive to a balanced work-life;
  • Concrete opportunities for all-round professional growth in a highly meritocratic and international context;

Informazioni aggiuntive

Place of work: Milano, Via Perin del Vaga 2, 20156 

Shifts include a total of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00.

Smart working 2 days per week 

If you think you are the right person you can send your CV in English or Italian.


Top Skills

Excel
Google Sheets
Oracle
The Company
Berlin
3,423 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars. Our local European consumer brands, like wirkaufendeinauto.de, offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their cars. Our merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe's largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With our retail brand Autohero, we are using our technology, scale, and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience for buying a car online. We operate in over 30 countries and achieved revenues of EUR 6.5 billion in 2022.

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