Accounting Specialist - Temporary Contract

Campari Austria is currently looking for a Accounting specialist based in Vienna.

General Description of the Role

• The role along with 3 other positions is part of the Finance Team within Campari 
• The role ensures that accounting activities are executed properly for Campari Austria and Export CE in close collaboration with shared service centers (GBS) and BPO providers.
• Leads the preparation of local financial statement and in close collaboration with GBS ensures the execution of all the accounting transactions with proper accuracy, and in line with Group policies and deadlines
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Manage general accounting activities, ensuring accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals management, and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS and statutory requirements).
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis, including cost monitoring, forecasting, management reporting, intercompany reporting, and support in the preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance and internal control effectiveness, supporting audit activities, maintaining proper documentation, and ensuring adherence to fiscal, statutory, and internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Support tax and regulatory requirements, collaborating on topics related to corporate taxation, VAT, excise duties, and other local compliance obligations.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash activities, including invoice verification, payment controls, credit management, cash reconciliation, and related financial transactions.
• Coordinate financial operations and system activities, including SAP postings, purchase order management through internal systems, and ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Act as a key partner for internal and external stakeholders, providing accounting expertise and support to business functions, shared service centers (GBS), BPO providers, auditors, and other external parties.

Key Relationships

Internal: GBS/BPO, Marketing, Export and sales teams, Customer Service & Logistics, HR, office management, FP&A, Group Tax, Group Treasury,

External: Customers, Vendors, Local Authorities, Auditors

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Economics
• Preferably specialized Bachelor/ Master’s degree or Bilanz-Buchhalter e.g. WIFI
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Fluency in German and English is a must

Required Skills & Traits

• Clear understanding of accounting logics and principles
• Knowledge of Austrian tax laws (VAT focus)
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards
• SAP proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite (In particular Excel - ability to use pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Fluency in German and English
• Creative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across functions.
• A collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering results.
• Business acumen combined with analytical thinking and the ability to translate insights into actions.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• 25 days of vacation • Flexible working hours • Company pension scheme • Comprehensive onboarding • Discounted employee purchases & free merchandise • Attractive team events • and many other benefits