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    Clifford Chance

    Law

    Junior Financial Controller

    Milan, ItalyHybridFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    The Finance function comprises Accounts Payable, Management Reporting, and Tax activities.

    The Finance Analyst supports the Finance team by coordinating accounting, reporting, budgeting and control activities. Occasionally the incumbent will perform statutory & tax activities in a job rotation perspective. The role assists with month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, prepares reconciliations and supporting schedules, coordinates inputs from local teams and operational hubs, maintains process documentation and trackers, and supports audit, tax and reporting deliverables under the supervision of the Finance Manager or Head of Finance.

    KEY RESPONSABILITIES

    • Perform accounting and reporting activities for Italy.
    • Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
    • Maintain trackers for reconciliations, tax payments, statutory filings, audit requests and internal deadlines.
    • Coordinate inputs from Finance, Tax, Controller teams, shared service hubs and other stakeholders.
    • Follow up on open items and escalate delays or issues to the Finance Manager.
    • Support preparation of IFRS/statutory reporting materials, with final review and sign-off retained by management.
    • Assist with invoice, payment and account reconciliation processes.
    • Prepare recurring reports and analysis packs for review.
    • Support audit and control processes by gathering documentation and maintaining evidence.
    • Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline procedures, improve efficiency, enhance controls and leverage AI-enabled tools where appropriate, supporting implementation of agreed changes.
    • Experience supporting accounting, reporting, reconciliations, month-end close or finance operations.
    • Working knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
    • Ability to prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules accurately.
    • Understanding of basic internal controls and governance documentation.
    • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
    • Experience working with shared service centres or cross-functional finance teams is helpful.
    • ERP or reporting tool exposure is desirable.
    • Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field desirable.
    • Professional accounting qualification
    • Good communication, organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills.

    Fluency in English.

    Additional Information

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Clifford Chance

    As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.  We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.  

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