Specialist Accounting (f/m/d)

Employment type: Regular employment
Working time model: Full-time
Contract type: permanent
Experience: Experienced professional
Work location: Milan, Italy
Contact: Waleed Javaid

About us

Dr. Beckmann Group is a leading international brand specializing in high-quality household  and fabric care solutions. With a strong presence across global markets, our mission is to deliver innovative, sustainable, and effective products that help consumers care for their homes and clothes responsibly.

Become part of our success story, and join our new team in Milan, Italy.

Your mission

You take ownership of the financial health and accounting operations of our Italian subsidiary. From accurate reporting, accounting operations, accounts payable and receivable, bank and cash management, you make sure our numbers tell the right story. Working closely with local teams in Customer Service, Sales, Demand & Supply as well as Group Finance, HR and external partners, you bring clarity, reliability and financial insight to support smart decisions and sustainable growth.

 
Your tasks

  • Own financial reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards, Group policies and reporting deadlines.
  • Manage accounting and closings: Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts and manage month-end and year-end activities, including journal entries, accruals and provisions.
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable: Manage supplier invoices, customer invoicing, credit notes, account reconciliations and collection activities.
  • Manage cash and banking: Handle bank accounts, payments, incoming collections, cash flow monitoring and bank reconciliations in line with approval requirements.
  • Drive customer and intercompany finance: Partner with Customer Service, Sales and Group Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies, customer disputes and intercompany differences.
  • Own SAP and invoicing processes: Maintain finance master data, ensure accurate accounting in SAP and manage Italian electronic invoicing through SDI.
  • Support inventory and financial planning: Reconcile inventory balances, support cost-of-goods-sold accounting, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and analyze financial variances.
  • Ensure tax, payroll and statutory compliance: Coordinate tax filings and payroll accounting with HR and external advisors, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
  • Strengthen controls and support audits: Maintain effective accounting procedures, ensure compliance with Group policies and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Collaborate across teams: Work closely with local colleagues, Group Finance, HR, Customer Service, Sales and external advisors to align processes, resolve issues and continuously improve financial operations.

Your profile

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • Several years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with the confidence to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and Italian statutory accounting requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.
  • Solid experience with SAP finance and accounting processes as well as advanced Excel skills.
  • A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple reporting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills both in Italian and English.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work with a leading international brand in the FMCG sector
  • Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus
  • Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite in our offices and 2 days home office per week
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment in a newly established team

Do you have any questions?

We are happy to answer your questions by email at hr@drbeckmanngroup.com

We preserve what matters and grow beyond ourselves as a team.

Do you want the same for your future? Then take the next decisive step in your career and submit your application via our online application form.