Elena Rossi
Accountant
Milan, Italy +39 02 9055 0173 elena.rossi@example.com
Professional Summary
Detail-driven accountant with 8+ years in general ledger, month-end close, and reporting. Closed monthly books for a €20M-revenue business in 4 days and identified €90K in annual cost savings through reconciliation review.
Experience
Staff Accountant — Halewood Manufacturing
2020 – Present
Milan, Italy
- Reduced month-end close from 9 days to 4 by automating reconciliations in NetSuite.
- Managed general ledger for a €20M-revenue entity with zero audit adjustments for 3 years.
- Identified €90K in recurring billing errors during a vendor-account review.
- Prepared accurate VAT and corporate tax filings, all submitted before deadline.
- Built monthly variance reports that helped leadership cut overhead spend 7%.
- Trained 2 junior accountants on close procedures and internal controls.
Junior Accountant — Borden & Vale
2017 – 2020
Milan, Italy
- Processed accounts payable and receivable for a portfolio of 40 clients.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with consistent accuracy.
- Supported year-end audits by compiling schedules and supporting documentation.
Education
BSc Accounting & Finance — Bocconi University
2013 – 2016
Certifications
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Skills
General ledgerMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationFinancial reportingAccounts payable & receivableVAT & tax preparationNetSuiteQuickBooksExcel (advanced)Internal controlsAudit supportGAAP / IFRS