Accountant

Accountant

Department: Finance (Italy)

Type of position: Permanent contract

Location: Cornaredo

Data4's Mission

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

Data4 Values

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

About the Role

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting various accounting processes reporting to the local accounting manager.

This role includes handling accounts payables and receivables, assisting in the payment process for supplier invoices and managing receivables operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Reconcile accounts monthly and quarterly, ensuring all transactions are properly documented
• Post journal entries and maintain a clear audit trail in our ER

• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy including analytical and proper documentation
• Matching with purchase order, ensuring receipt of goods processed
• Prepare payment batches and process payments ensuring documentation is complete and payments made in accordance with agreed terms
• Handle administrative tasks as maintaining records of invoices, filing and corresponding with suppliers on enquiries

• Manage and monitor accounts receivables

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and company policies
• Support on providing documentation to internal and external auditors

• Work closely with the Head of Accounting and other departments to resolve accounting related issues
• Support cross-functional teams including finance and operations to ensure smooth business operations
• Identify opportunities for improvement in accounting and payment processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
• Experience with finance reporting and analysis
• Fluent in Italian and English, French is a plus

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting and tax procedures
• Good knowledge of Italian GAAP. IFRS knowledge is considered a plus
• Good knowledge of Italian Tax legislation
• Knowledge of legal standards (labour law, tax law, company law)
• Good knowledge and hands‑on of Excel, including dashboards and pivot tables
• Good knowledge of accounting software (Sage X3 is a plus)
• Sense of organization and attention to detail
• Fluent in English and Italian

Soft Skills

• Enjoys solving complex problems
• Logic, analytical skills
• Enjoys working independently and proactive
• Discretion, organisational skills, ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Team spirit

Responsibilities in terms of IMS Certifications

• H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies.
• Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.