General Ledger Specialist, Italy

About us:

We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 60+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide.

For the strengthening of the General Ledger function within Cedacri's companies, part of ION Group, we are looking for talented professionals to grow their career as General Ledger Specialist. This position is targeted at candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience in the field. Selected candidates will be part of a dynamic, innovative environment and will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support high‑quality financial reporting and compliance.

Learn more at iongroup.com.

Your role:

As a General Ledger Specialist, you will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial accounting processes. You will manage general ledger activities, support closing and reporting cycles, and contribute to statutory, consolidated, and tax‑related requirements.

Your key duties and responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely general ledger accounting in compliance with OIC and IFRS standards
• Record, classify, and reconcile financial transactions
• Support monthly and annual closing processes
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory and consolidated financial statements
• Collaborate with auditors, consultants, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities
• Support the implementation and optimization of ERP systems and accounting procedures (SAP preferred)
• Contribute to HR‑related accounting activities (e.g., payroll postings)

Other duties

You may be asked to support additional finance-related tasks as your role evolves.

Your skills, experience, and qualifications required

• Master's degree in Accounting and Finance (preferably with honors)
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting and tax, preferably in structured environments or consulting firms (Big 4)
• In-depth knowledge of Italian accounting principles (OIC) and international standards (IFRS)
• Strong understanding of Italian tax regulations
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools
• Accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Fluency in Italian and good knowledge of English

What we offer:

• Permanent employment contract
• Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico)
• Gross Annual Salary (RAL) ranging from €40,000 to €50,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications
• Job grade to be determined upon completion of the selection process, with final assessment between B2 and B3 level
• Opportunity to join a leading international technology group operating in the financial services industry

Location:

Milan

Important notes:

According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) please note that candidates from the disability list will be given priority.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.