Mediterranean accounting specialist

Posting Date: 5 May 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean and Africa Finance

Level of experience:

RINA is currently recruiting for a Mediterranean accounting specialist to join its office in Genoa or Rozzano (Italy) within the Mediterranean and Africa Finance Division.

Mission

As an Accountant you will provide essential support in both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, along with contributing to general ledger activities. This role aims to develop foundational skills in accounting processes, including payment processing, customer and vendor communication, and general ledger support. You will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall efficiency of the accounting department. #LI-VB1

Key Accountabilities

1. Accounts Receivable:
Payment Processing:
- Verify received payments to ensure accuracy and alignment with invoiced amounts.
- Record payment transactions into the accounting system and update the accounts receivable ledger.
- Assist in the processing of payments through various methods, such as checks, electronic funds transfers (EFT), and credit cards.
2. Customer Support:
- Assist in managing customer relationships by addressing inquiries and providing necessary information.
- Work on the allocation of received cash and payments to the appropriate customer accounts based on invoices or transactions.
3. Accounts Payable:
Invoice Processing:
- Assist in the processing of invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Support the payment approval process and assist in timely disbursements to vendors.
Vendor Communication:
- Interact with vendors to address basic inquiries, provide information, and facilitate smooth payment processes.
- Collaborate with the accounts payable team to ensure vendor relationships are managed effectively.
4. General Ledger:
Transaction Recording:
- Support the accurate recording of transactions in both the accounts receivable sub-ledger and the general ledger.
- Assist in reconciling individual customer balances and general ledger accounts.
Month-End and Year-End Processes:
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including the review of journal entries and reconciliations.
- Contribute to financial reporting and analysis tasks under the guidance of senior team members.
5. Administrative Support:
Documentation and Filing:
- Maintain organized documentation related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger transactions.
- Support the filing of invoices, payment records, and other financial documents.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

Junior-level position: 1–2 years of experience, preferably in audit, accounting firms, and/or within a corporate finance department.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices is essential.
Proficiency in spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate transaction recording, account reconciliation, and customer data management.
Fluency in both English and Italian is required.

Competencies

CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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