Senior Accounts Payable and Tax Accountant with Italian

Company Description

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. 
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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Senior Accounts Payable and Tax Accountant to join our finance team. The role owns the full lifecycle of vendor invoice processing, from daily e‑invoice intake to month‑end close and statutory/tax compliance.

The AP and Tax Accountant safeguards data quality, correct company/entity coding, VAT/withholding treatment, and PO matching, while resolving exceptions in partnership with Procurement, Payments, Tax, and business stakeholders.

The position also executes priority processes (e.g. intercompany postings, fleet invoices, legal/claims fees, bank agreements) and drives on‑time, postings to support an efficient close.

Key Responsibilities:

• Download electronic invoices for from the e-invoicing portal or receive via email from external parties.
• Process vendor invoices (PO and NON PO) with focus on 3-way matching / correct GL account, cost center, tax codes, withholding logic and correct payment method/IBAN.
• Process vendor advances, settle upon receipt of e‑invoice.
• Intercompany invoices — UE/Extra‑UE postings, affix VAT integration.
• Route for necessary approvals or for exception handling.
• Maintain exception trackers, advances trackers, archives for Tax/Witholding and audit evidence , attach documents in the system.
• Responsible for category‑specific workflows —legal fees, fleet, travel, temporary labor, notary fees, bank agreements, agent commissions.
• Broker account statements & commissions — reconcile broker account statements vs commission calculations and post using correct GL account/Tax code.
• Month-end closing activities - apply accruals/contingencies accounts and notify finance stakeholders, split invoices spanning years between current cost and deferral accounts.
• Maintain vendor records, ensure timely payments, resposible for vendor reconciliations.

Ad hoc activities:

• Participates in the creation / update of Finance Standard Operating Procedures used by the SSC operational teams.
• Participates in project work (e.g. lean & optimization topics).
• Participates to functional & cross-functional meetings (when required) and shares feedback and regular contact with functional finance team

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of P2P and GL accounting within SAP ERP.
• Proven knowldege within VAT deductibility rules, exemptions, and other applicable tax regulations: IPT, Withholding tax, Enasarco etc.
• Evidence of managing complex categories end‑to‑end with documentation and audit trail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in regulated/insurance or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with shared‑service collaboration and Procurement PO governance.
• Process improvement mindset (error‑proofing, automation of uploads, exception routing). Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Languages :

• Fluent in Italian
• Fluent in English
• French – nice to have

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

• The company will provide continuous support and guidance throughout your work
• Hybrid work model