Finance Accountant

at  Hills Pet Nutrition

WHO WE ARE

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Join Our Team as a Finance Accountant at Hill’s Pet Nutrition!
Location: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy

ABOUT HILL’S PET NUTRITION:

At Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and their owners through superior nutrition. Our state-of-the-art facility in Castiglione delle Stiviere is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Finance Accountant to join our dynamic finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
• Experience: Proficient experience in GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS (as applicable), and Italian statutory standards. Previous experience in financial and tax reporting from a professional accounting firm or a similar position.
• International Environment: Willingness to work in an international environment and across multiple teams.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Google Sheets is an advantage.
• Language Skills: Strong English speaking and writing skills.

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills? As a Finance Accountant at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, you will play a key role in our financial reporting processes, supporting the Financial Controller in managing internal and external reporting and maintaining robust financial controls. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global leader in pet nutrition and make a significant impact.

What You Will Do:

• Month-End Closing: Ensure a smooth month-end closing process, including journal entries and reconciliations, supported by our shared service centers.
• Statutory Accounts & Tax: Assist in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, and provide information to auditors.
• Financial Controls: Ensure adequate financial control processes within the organization, focusing on accounts payable/purchasing, payroll, account reconciliation, fiscal reporting, and CEB accounting.
• Vendor & Payment Queries: Assist the AP team with queries about vendors and payments.
• VAT & External Reporting: Report local VAT and other periodical external reporting per Italian statutory and tax regulations.
• Treasury & Tax Support: Support treasury and tax accounting and reporting.
• SOX Compliance: Assist with SOX compliance, including testing and detailing internal controls.
• Travel Expense Monitoring: Monitor travel expense payments and ensure compliance with the local T&E policy.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist the finance team with ad hoc tasks and routine reporting.