OTB Group Junior Finance Administrator
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
About OTB Group
OTB (Only The Brave) is an Italian fashion group that houses a portfolio of internationally recognised, creative fashion maisons. The organisation combines entrepreneurial agility with global retail and wholesale operations, offering a workplace where commercial rigour and creative expression intersect across markets.
OTB seeks a Junior Finance Administrator (maternity cover, 1 year) in Milan. Temporary contract supporting AP/AR and month‑end close.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process and record accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform periodic reconciliations of supplier and customer accounts and support general ledger maintenance.
- Support month‑end and year‑end closing procedures, including preparation of standard schedules and variance analysis.
- Prepare and review employee expense reports and assist with corporate card reconciliations.
- Respond to internal stakeholder queries from retail, wholesale and corporate teams and liaise with external suppliers and service providers.
- Maintain finance records and documentation to support audits and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to process improvements and support implementation of ERP/finance projects as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong numeracy, attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations and record keeping.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, retail‑driven environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with international teams.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of hands‑on experience in accounting or finance administration, preferably within fashion, retail or consumer goods; experience with AP/AR, reconciliations and month‑end close is expected.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent practical experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
OTB combines entrepreneurial spirit with an international luxury fashion remit, fostering a culture that prizes creativity, collaboration and commercial discipline. Employees operate within a matrixed, fast‑moving environment that values practical problem solving and cross‑brand cooperation.
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