Key Accounting Manager

Swisslog; Milano; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog is seeking a Finance professional to lead the IFRS close for multiple entities and to manage statutory financial statements and audits. The role requires IFRS expertise, SAP experience, and strong collaboration with auditors and internal teams to ensure compliant financial reporting.

You will work within a global intralogistics context, driving process improvements, cross-functional coordination, and development of a small accounting team covering Italian entities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting, ideally within an international business environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Experience with statutory financial statements and working with external auditors.
• Good knowledge of taxation and finance-related processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close under IFRS for designated entities.
• Ensure timely and high-quality group reporting.
• Lead end-to-end accounting processes with AR, AP and GL teams.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and audits.
• Maintain statutory ledgers under Local GAAP and liaise with fiscal authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Structured problem solving

Initiative & accountability

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that's where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that's harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We're transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

Make an impact

• Responsibility for the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close under IFRS for designated legal entities
• Ensuring timely and high-quality group reporting
• Managing and overseeing end-to-end accounting processes in close collaboration with the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams
• Analysing, clarifying and resolving issues arising during the financial close process
• Preparing, reviewing and approving journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and presenting balance sheet reviews to internal stakeholders
• Responsibility for the preparation of statutory financial statements and the coordination of annual and group audits
• Ensure proper maintenance of statutory ledgers under Local GAAP;
• Prepare and review tax-related calculations, fiscal books and filings, as a referent point of contact with fiscal consultants;
• Ensure proper control and monitoring of intercompany transactions in line with Transfer Pricing policies;
• Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors, regulatory authorities and internal business functions
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and tax regulations
• Driving the continuous improvement of processes, internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Contributing to and leading projects focused on standardisation, automation and ERP transformation
• Providing functional and disciplinary leadership to a small Key Accounting team in charge of all the italian legal entities of the Group, including coaching and developing team members

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting, ideally within an international business environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards
• Experience in preparing statutory financial statements and working with external auditors
• Good knowledge of taxation and finance-related processes
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and solution-oriented approach to work
• High level of initiative and accountability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Initial experience in leading or developing employees would be advantageous
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (business fluent)
• Compensation & Benefits: This position has compensation and benefits based on CCNL Commercio and company policy. The annual gross total target cash (TTC) salary range is EUR 60.000 - 65.000. Final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills, role scope, location, internal equity and applicable pay policy/collective agreement provisions. A Short-Term Incentive (STI) is included as part of the Total Target Cash (TTC).

Our Promise to You

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you'll be part of a global enterprise that's proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that's united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We're a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we're implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.