Associate Revenue Controller

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An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Revenue Controller, with solid knowledge of technology tools, to join a growing finance team.The scope will be mostly on Italy, however this person may also be supporting other EU markets covered by the team, mostly dealing in English.

Duties will include

• Manage sales contract and order processing for own accounts in coordination with Revenue Controller & Client Service.
• Interface with Client Service & offshore (India) accounting team to manage sales contracts & order processing.
• Ensure adequate performance and reporting on Customer invoicing, Credit management, Issue resolution and dispute management, Accounts Receivable management, incl. cash collection and allocation, Customer credit verification
• Support the Revenue Controller in adopting a regional agenda and link in with offshore partners to standardise revenue processes.
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP criteria and assist in maintaining relevant documentation for auditing purposes.
• Support the Revenue Controller in delivering appropriate & accurate revenue accounting in accordance with US GAAP
• Provide an overview to Revenue Controller and Finance Business Partner on pipeline, orders and contracts, revenue, billing and receivables and credit management
• Work with Revenue Controller in providing input on revenue-related accruals and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Support the Revenue Controller in the implementing & monitoring of adequate controls on revenue processes to support & maintain adequate controllership at all times.

Person profile/skills

• Fluency in spoken and written Italian, as well as English
• Formal education in accounting or finance
• Basic knowledge of the Italian accounting policies and invoicing rules
• First work experience (also internship) in capacity of revenue control/invoicing/support ideally within an international/global organisation.
• Able to handle high work load and deal with many assignments/duties across countries/regions.
• Familiar with or experience with revenue control IT systems and processes.
• High level of work ethics, and ability to work in a structured manner.
• Of advantage if experience with US GAAP financial reporting.

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