FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

About the Company - In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support Starbucks’ EMEA transformation journey. Based in Milan, you will be part of the EMEA Financial Accounting Team, preparing monthly management and year-end financial accounts on a timely and accurate basis in compliance with relevant legal, accounting and tax regulations, also working closely with the Italian, EMEA & US accounting/finance teams, as well as key stakeholders in varying Starbucks business units. About the Role - Summary of Key Responsibilities Production of monthly management accounts (US/ITA GAAP) on Oracle and local accounting software. Organisation of monthly meetings with the relevant stakeholders based on your responsibility area to discuss the progress of all day to day activity, unusual transactions & projects to support accounting implications. Preparation of accruals and other journals resulting from the monthly meetings with the relevant stakeholders. Management of compliance with US GAAP and Italian GAAP filing requirements and reporting on differences between US GAAP & Italian GAAP. Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations in line with the role and ensure their completeness in accordance with the period end timetable with appropriate supporting documentation. Participation as required in the preparation of the quarterly VAT & the monthly Intrastat filing; assembling data for the monthly, quarterly and annual filings. Support to the business for respective area along with support in reviewing contracts. Identification and development of process/best practice improvement. Flexibility as the business evolves is a must. Production of month end variance analysis and commentary on assigned P&L and BS lines. Management of the winding down of open manual PO’s and transfer any required information to Oracle. Support in the annual internal and external audits. Production of all required statutory accounts and supporting schedules. Support on daily inventory transactions and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP and ITA GAAP. Update job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. About you - Knowledge, Skills and Experience Academic background and degree in Economics/Management/Business. At least 2-3 years’ post qualified experience. Exposure to both US and ITA GAAP accounting. Significant accounting experience in a large, multi-site operation. Very strong systems skills, preferably with Oracle experience. Sound knowledge of retail inventory (Inventory management systems). Strong double entry and bookkeeping knowledge, further to a good understanding of management accounting. Intermediate level skills in MS Office applications, with advanced level experience of using Excel. Proactive and forward-thinking nature, with high motivation to take on new challenges and tasks. Keen to understand and improve systems and processes. A positive and solution-focused attitude, with the ability to adapt and respond to the needs of the business. Fluent in English. Here, we live by our Mission and Values With every cup, with every conversation, with every community, we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection and live by our values: Craft, Results, Courage, Belonging and Joy. If this resonates with you and sounds like something you’d love to be part of, we want to get to know you. Apply today to start your journey! At Starbucks, we strive to offer equal employment opportunities to everyone. If you’re passionate about this position, we want to hear from you! We value the uniqueness of each team member and endeavour to create a workplace where everyone feels they can be their true selves. If you require additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. This job description is a general overview of the role and doesn’t necessarily include all the duties that may come with it. Depending on the business’s needs, management may, if necessary, modify the responsibilities of this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr