Senior International Project Accountant
Pubblicato il 02-08-2026 - Zeeco in Bardi
For our Italian headquarters based in Cinisello Balsamo (MI) we are seeking aPrincipal Accountantto join our Finance team and act as a key accounting reference point in a fast growing, international, project driven organization.
This role is designed for anexperienced accounting professionalwho combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solution oriented and adaptable mindset, and who is motivated to actively contribute to building structured and scalable accounting processes in an evolving environment.
The Principal Accountant plays a central role in ensuring high quality financial data, robust accounting practices, and consistency of financial information across the organization.
In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the role progressively contributes to project accounting and long term contract revenue recognition.
The position reports directly to the Head of Finance Italy and works in close collaboration with Project Execution, HR/payroll providers, IT, and external advisors.
Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting & Financial CloseAct as an accounting reference point forgeneral ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Coordinate and continuously improvemonth?end, quarter?end, and year?end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of financial data.
Prepare, review, and analysestatutory and internal financial reporting, with a focus on overall coherence and data integrity rather than purely transactional checks.
Process Structuring & Data ValidationActively contribute to thedesign, documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting processes, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and fit for a growing organization.
Performhigh?level data validationby analysing end?to?end financial flows across systems, identifying inconsistencies or weaknesses, and proposing corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance withinternal controls, accounting policies, and applicable accounting standards.
Project AccountingProgressively support and take ownership ofproject accounting activities, including:cost tracking and allocation,
monitoring project margins and financial performance,
Percentage of Completion (POC) calculations,
appropriate revenue recognition for long?term and complex contracts.
Maintain a close and continuous exchange withProject Executionto ensure a shared, reliable understanding of project financial results.
Payroll, Tax & Audit Support (Light Scope)Maintain asolid operational understanding and knowledge of payroll and tax processes, currently managed outside the core accounting team.
Supportpayroll?and tax?related reconciliation activitiesand ensure correct accounting treatment of related costs and balances.
Supportinternal and external audits, providing accounting documentation and explanations as required.
Adaptability & Problem SolvingOperate effectively in a changing environment, demonstratingadaptability, flexibility, and resilienceas systems, processes,
and organizational structures evolve.
Proactively identify issues, inefficiencies, or risks and address them with asolution?oriented mindset, proposing pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree inEconomics, or a related field.
>10 years of professional experiencein general accounting, audit, or similar roles, preferably in dynamic, international, or project?based environments.
Strong, hands?on command ofaccounting principles and financial reporting, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and clearly explain financial data.
Proven experience acting as atrusted accounting reference point, contributing to process structuring and data quality.
Operational knowledge and understanding of payroll and tax matters, including interaction with external providers and advisors.
AdvancedExcel skillsand solid experience withERP systems(e.g. SAGE, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Strong analytical and problem?solving skills, combining attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively in across?functional and international environment.
Fluent English (minimum B2 level), written and spoken.
Knowledge of German is a plus.
What we are looking forA professional comfortable withchange, growth, and evolving structures.
Someone who takes ownership and demonstrates aconstructive, pragmatic, and solution?oriented attitude.
A profile combiningtechnical rigor, adaptability, and sound professional judgment.
A reliable accounting counterpart who contributes toclarity, structure, and continuous improvement.
€55,000 - €70,000 a year
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