Finance and Accounting Officer

About the role

Farmina Pet Foods, a family-owned Italian company with over 50 years of experience in the pet food market, is looking for a Finance and Accounting Officer. You will deal with posting journal entries, preparing financial statements and maintaining accounts, receivables or payables, while overseeing general accounting, customers and suppliers and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, control and archive documentation related to business activities.
• Prepare journal entries and post invoices into the accounting system.
• Keep and post the cash register.
• Carry out account analysis and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of documentation, compliance with local legislation, group rules and procedures.
• Book passive invoices and GL entries.
• Handle tax compliance (CU, VAT and direct taxes).
• Support reporting and monthly closing activities.
• Control employee expenses on the SAP Concur platform.

Required profile

• University degree in Economics, preferably in accounting, audit and financial management.
• At least 1 year of experience in an accounting or corporate finance department.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, able to plan and execute work without day-to-day management.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, analytical thinking, autonomy and teamwork.
• Good verbal and written communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and rules.
• Familiarity with BI tools and ERP/CRM software; experience with Microsoft Navision is an advantage.
• Fluency in English.