Group Accounting

Description

Present in more than 140 countries, the Marazzi brand is universally recognised as synonymous with quality ceramic tiles, and symbolises the best of Italian style and manufacturing in the interior decoration and design sector. Marazzi is rooted in the district of Sassuolo (Modena), the world’s key manufacturing district, at the cutting edge in the creation of high-end ceramic tiles, which has grown together with the company over the decades. In fact, Marazzi is responsible for the main technological, process and design innovations that have made the district a point of reference for the entire ceramics world.

Marazzi belongs to Mohawk Industries, Inc., the world’s biggest flooring manufacturer and a multinational group listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

We are looking for :

GROUP ACCOUNTING 

POSITION SCOPE

- Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements

- Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles

- Address tight deadlines and all of accounting activities including consolidation preparation, financial reporting, quarterly and year end audit preparation

RESPONSIBILITY

- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close (under US GAAP)

- Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information

- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure

- Assist the Finance Director in the daily finance activities

- Supervise the Group Accounting team to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department

- Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy

- Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests

- Responds to inquiries and requests from the Corporate Accounting Department (US based)

- Work with the Finance Director to ensure a clean and timely year end audit

- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed

- Support Finance Director with special projects and workflow process improvements

- Preparation of Annual Statutory consolidated Financials (under ITA GAAP and IFRS)

- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Finance & Accounting

Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and Italian GAAP

Integrity

Fluent english and strong verbal and written communication skills

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

Between 4 and 5 years in an Audit firm (Big 4)

Additional experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area of other companies is preferred