Senior Accountant, Accounting & Finance

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our EMEA Finance team for an Accountant based in Italy. Working in a department of approximately 70 supporting the EMEA region of FTI Consulting, the role reports into the EMEA Corporate Financial Controller. The individual will be responsible for internal US GAAP reporting to a US listed parent and external statutory GAAP reporting across multiple EMEA countries, plus associated compliance requirements and balance sheet reconciliations.

The individual will be responsible for key elements of the EMEA financial statements covering payroll reporting, intercompany loan accounting, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and VAT reporting. A key requirement of the role is timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations under a SOX environment. The scope of work is primarily to support the Italian operations however there is scope to work on other countries. The individual needs to coordinate the activities of the external firms ensuring local compliance. Additionally, there is extensive work in statutory audits across the EMEA region (multiple local GAAPs), where the individual will be responsible for the management of the audit process of a legal entity, or entities, to a point of approval by the EMEA Financial Controller.

What You’ll Do

• Monthly accounting close:

  • Prepare and post journal entries including payroll reports from external payroll agencies, prepaid expenses, expense accruals

  • Prepare and post journal entries related to lease capitalisation in line with relevant accounting standards

  • Review transactions to determine if capitalisation into fixed assets is required, prepare journals and entries into the fixed asset register, initiate depreciation journals on a monthly basis, review the fixed assets register regularly to determine if disposals are required, liaise with stakeholders (Real Estate, ITG accountant) to ensure that fixed assets positions are correct

  • Prepare bank reconciliations and post general ledger adjustments

  • Post quarterly tax journals and coordinate with EMEA tax team

  • Manage intercompany loan schedules and record monthly interest accruals

  • Perform inter-company reconciliations for multiple EMEA entities

  • Preparation of general ledger account reconciliations in line with SOX requirements, including monthly submission into the FTI Blackline environment

  • Assist with the review and approval of journals prepared by accountants in the corporate accounting team

  • Assist EMEA Finance team in the enhancement of month-end processes including month-end accounting and ensuring compliance with US GAAP

  • Liaise with external firms and ensure timeliness and completeness in the information communicated

  • Strict adherence with the SOX compliance process (handle SOX queries, SOX self-assessment)

• Statutory audit process:

  • Assist with preparation and finalisation of annual statutory accounts for multiple EMEA entities

  • Direct liaison with external auditors and management of the audit deliverables

  • Direct liaison with internal audit team for US GAAP testing and group audit requirements

• Other compliance:

  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, annual VAT returns (for large companies) and EC Sales for multiple EMEA entities coordinating with outsourced accountants/tax advisors

  • Coordinate with outsourced accountants/tax advisors to deliver other local compliance requirements

  • Other duties and ad hoc support as directed by the EMEA Financial Controller

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. 

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• We are seeking a self-starter with an ability to work remotely, and independently, interacting with colleagues through various online mediums (Teams, email)

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve reconciliation issues

• Ability to prioritise and work to tight month-end deadlines

• A team player and proactively offering support to colleagues in managing workload

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and analysis formulas

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly professional individual who demonstrates pride in their work

• Committed and tolerance to irregular hours due to reporting deadlines

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent (Degree in accounting)

• Experience of performing month end close process either within industry

• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to work in different GAAPs (primarily Italian GAAP and US GAAP)

• Experience working in large organizations and dealing with significant volume of accounting data in an ERP environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional services background or experience in a matrix organisation dealing with European subsidiaries

• Working knowledge of VAT and the associated reporting requirements (VAT output, VAT input, VAT liability)

• in a matrix organisation and dealing with European subsidiaries

• French language is a plus.

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