Accounting & Consolidation Specialist, Italy at ION Group

Italy

ION Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Trading, AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Management, Engineering or in a quantitative field (with honors)
  • At least three to five years of experience in Accounting & Finance
  • Relevant Big 4 experience
  • Excellent knowledge of the Italian and English language
  • Excellent knowledge of Ms Excel and PowerPoint
  • Financial modeling and reporting, Performance measurement and big data analysis
  • SAP module knowledge would be considered a plus
  • “Get things done” attitude to prioritize, support, and track multiple tasks successfully while meeting deadlines in a constantly changing environment
  • Availability to travel to the company location in Emilia Romagna on a weekly basis

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to manage the financial consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements
  • Support the general ledger, including recording, classifying, and reconciling financial transactions
  • Help prepare and present periodic financial reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the company's financial position and operational results
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, and opportunities for improving business performance
  • Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and local regulations
  • Support the implementation and improvement of ERP systems and accounting processes
  • Collaborate with other departments in the budgeting and forecasting process
  • Perform other tasks and duties as the role expands

Skills

Financial Consolidation
General Ledger
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
IFRS
GAAP
ERP Systems
Budgeting
Forecasting

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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