Job Description

Accounting Manager

Department: Finance (Italy)

Type of position: Permanent contract

Location: Cornaredo

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility

2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate

3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for carrying out and monitoring all accounting and tax operations relating to Data4's business in Italy (several entities). You will monitor financial flow in order to prepare reports (balance sheet, income statement, tax return, etc.). You will be responsible for auxiliary accounting (AR, AP) and maintaining the general ledger. You will supervise the accounting team. You are familiar with SOX requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage the accounting functions of multiple subsidiaries

• Perform accounting tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance (incl. AR billing and cash collection, AP and payment process, bank reconciliations, Fixed Assets book and depreciation, Intercompany reconciliation)

• Manage GL accounting, execute and/or record transactions, including needed documentation

• Coordinate and manage the month-end, quarterly and year-end processes

• Prepare local documentation for quarterly consolidation package (IFRS)

• Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and prepare adequate supporting documentation

• Manage accounting team

• Be participant in digitalization process and implementation of tools and applications

• Responsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements in relation with external auditors

• Key contact for audit process and regulatory authorities

• Prepare tax filings

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

· H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.

· Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.

· Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies

· Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

· Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in accounting or finance

· 5 to 7 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role

· Knowledge of SOX rergulations and compliance

· Experience in managing a team

Technical skills

· Advanced knowledge of accounting and tax procedures

· Good knowledge of IFRS and Italian GAAP

· Good knowledge of Italian Tax legislation

· Knowledge of legal standards (labour law, tax law, company law) ;

· Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office sute

· Good knowledge of Excel including dashboards and pivot tables

· Fluent in English and Italian

Soft skills

· Excellent communication and managerial skills

· Sense of organization, ability to manage priorities and deadlines

· Proactive

· Logic, analytical skills, enjoy solving complex problems

· Team spirit