Junior Accountant Italy

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO - the company’s most innovative and responsible waterproof/breathable technology to date.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally.

**Our international and multilingual team is looking for a**

**Junior Accountant Italy (M/F/d)**:
**time limited contract of 1 year (with possibility of prolongation)**:
to support our European Headquarter in **Munich, Germany** and whose primary responsibility will be to service and support our Italian Finance Team.
- Support to the Senior Accountant Italy for all processes and activities related to the accounting of general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable
- At times support with account receivables management incl. dunning process, payment flow and customer management in terms of credit scoring and limits.
- Support in the execution of month-end and year-end closings according to internal and external regulations. This includes the preparation of monthly and annual statements and reports.
- Support for all general country administration tasks (e.g. Showroom contracts, Agent contracts, Insurances, Car Leases, Travel expenses)
- Booking of bank transactions and performing necessary reconciliations on bank and Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable sub-ledger.
- Support the Senior Accountant Italy for the supervision and steering of all outsourcing partners (Payroll, Tax & Legal advisors, etc.)
- Reliable and competent contact person for some of the Accounting/ Finance related issues for Italy (Customer Service, Sales Team, Marketing)
- Management of the credit recovery related to old legal cases in close collaboration with our credit collection agency and lawyers.

**What you bring**:

- Completed apprenticeships or studies in accounting
- Ideally first professional experience in financial accounting
- Basic knowledge of IT-systems (financial) and excellent MS Office skills
- Accurate in work
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Team oriented and good communication skills
- Reliable and loyal, energetic and enthusiastic
- Proactive and self-starter, stress-resistant
- Analytical mindset and a commitment to achieve

**What we offer**:

- A versatile and exciting task where you can contribute your knowledge
- Work in a multi-national environment
- Training and development opportunities
- An attractive hybrid model: work from home and from the office
- Exciting benefits
- A modern loft with excellent transport connections
- A young and international team
- An open and friendly working atmosphere
- Flat hierarchies and short communication channels