About European Pizza Group (E.P.G.)
European Pizza Group (E.P.G.) is a Joint Venture between the biggest Food company worldwide, Nestlé, and Equity Fund PAI partners. The JV was created to provide the best environment to develop the frozen Pizza business.
Position Overview
This role supports the accounts payable components for Italian companies. The resource is in charge of the accounts payable process, operational and process improvement initiatives for accounting and payment, financial management, and participation in projects under implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assure the correct accounting of both Italian and foreign invoices payable with reference to both the financial/economic and tax aspects, identifying and verifying the VAT treatment in force in Italy.
* Develop and analyze the trade debts to manage and split the debts into: Italian, intra UE and extra UE; Intercompany and not intercompany; Trade and not trade debts.
* Develop and execute data analysis solutions to improve Nestlé's financial position and ensure payments are made in accordance with internal procedure.
* Analyze escalations related to invoicing and payment issues, identify actions for resolution, and implement solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
* Assist the Accounts Payable Supervisor in day-to-day operations for internal and external payables teams and accounting terms.
* Serve as an escalation point for operational issues, working with outsourcing and service partners to analyze transactional data.
* Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including design, impact assessment, testing, training, and operational execution within the Payables function.
* Adhere to risk and control processes to ensure effective execution and address internal and external risks, including fraud.
Requirements
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables, macros) and/or Access.
* Experience with PowerBI, BusinessObjects, or other reporting/data analytics/automation tools.
* Experience working in SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.