Branch Finance & Tax Specialist

ppIn this role you will manage end-to-end accounting and tax processes for the Branch, coordinating with HQ and local teams. You will ensure VAT compliance, intercompany and intra-branch flows, and support month-, quarter-, and year-end closings. You will liaise with IT and shared services on SAP configurations and drive process improvements. This is a multinational setting with exposure to VAT and accounting across borders, offering a chance to influence financial controls and workflows. /pulliEnd-to-end supervision of general and analytical accounting for the Branch /liliRecord and validate invoices with correct VAT numbers and configurations /liliPerform bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet controls /liliAssist month-, quarter-, and year-end closing with HQ Administration /liliManage intra-branch and intra-EU goods flow documentation (shipping docs, proof of transport) /liliLead tax compliance as first-line owner, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness /liliPrepare local VAT returns and Intrastat declarations /liliMonitor deadlines and implement internal controls for compliance /liliCoordinate with IT and shared services for SAP configurations related to accounting and tax processes /liliCoordinate information flow between operational and financial functions /liliOversee payment processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness /liliPrepare and analyze periodic financial and tax reporting for Administration and Tax /liliPerform variance analysis and monitor Branch KPIs /liliIdentify and support process improvements and internal control enhancements /liliDegree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent /lili3-5 years of accounting or tax experience, preferably multinational or Big Four /liliSolid knowledge of SAP /liliStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office /liliGood command of written and spoken English /liliProactive problem solving /liliClear communication /liliSAP /liliExcel /liliVAT and Intrastat compliance /li /ulpBranch Finance Tax Specialist pavia, lombardia, it /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr