Local Accounting Manager

CEVA Logistics; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Lombardia seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting, tax and statutory activities within a multinational setting. You will lead the accounting team, ensure accurate financial data, and support the CFO in risk analysis and process improvements.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience in accounting/finance, strong knowledge of Italian civil law, and proficiency in English, with experience in ERP systems and internal control practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in economics, business administration or equivalent.
• At least 8–10 years in accounting, finance or related areas.
• Experience in multinational environments and statutory reporting.
• Professional English (written and spoken) with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting, tax and statutory activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and Group policies.
• Manage month/quarter/year closings, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Coordinate statutory reporting, audits and relations with authorities.
• Oversee internal controls, SoD and regulatory compliance.
• Guide ERP/system improvements and automation to reduce manual tasks.
• Support CFO in risk assessment, issues tracking and efficiency initiatives.
• Supervise a team of 4 administrative resources with performance goals.

Skills

Accounting management

Italian civil law

Financial closing

Tax & VAT

Statutory reporting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Process improvement

ERP systems

English proficiency

Education

Economics / Business Administration degree

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall management of the company's accounting, tax, and statutory activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and compliance with local regulations and Group policies. The role leads the Accounting team, drives continuous process improvement, and supports the CFO in the proactive identification of risks, critical issues, and efficiency enhancement opportunities. Operating within a multinational environment, the Accounting Manager serves as the key point of reference for all local accounting, compliance, and financial governance processes.

Accountabilities

1. Co‑Pilot Group Performance and Growth:

• Risk & Opportunities Management: Identify, assess and promptly report to the CFO potential accounting, tax and financial risks emerging from the financial statements and periodic financial statements (e.g. impairment, provisions for risks, contingent liabilities, tax exposures or other areas of uncertainty), proposing the most appropriate corrective or mitigation actions. Highlight and provide the CFO with information to support decisions relating to extraordinary transactions, complex or non-recurring transactions, based on analysis and supported by accounting and tax judgment, ensuring correct accounting representation and full compliance with the Group’s regulations and policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, accounting, and corporate regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Reporting/Statutory Accounts

• Ensure the correct keeping of general and analytical accounting in compliance with the applicable accounting principles and Group policies.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closings.
• Ensure the accuracy of statutory financial statements and reporting packages for the Corporate.
• Manage accounting reconciliations and monitoring of balance sheet items.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of financial data.
• Coordinate all activities relating to civil and corporate obligations.
• Manage the process of preparing the statutory financial statements and the relationship with external auditors, consultants and competent authorities.
• Oversee the management of tax credits, tax incentives and available benefits.
• Supporting the CFO in assessing the tax impacts deriving from new initiatives or regulatory changes.

2. Secure and Improve Financials:

Procedure:

• Promote the optimization and simplification of administrative and accounting processes.
• Develop and improve procedures, operational flows and internal controls.
• Support the implementation and evolution of ERP and financial systems.
• Facilitate process automation and reduce manual tasks.

Local & International compliance/Internal control:

• Ensure compliance with both corporate and local accounting rules.
• Under the supervision of the CFO, play a key role in guiding and monitoring the implementation of and adherence to a high standard of internal control over financial reporting, in accordance with the Group's framework.
• Ensure the correct application of Segregation of Duties (SoD) rules and authorization procedures.

3. Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, develop and motivate a team of 4 administrative resources.
• Define individual goals and monitor their achievement.
• Promote the professional growth of the team through coaching and training.
• Ensure a clear distribution of responsibilities and adequate supervision of activities.

Requirements

• Technical and management skills
• Solid and in-depth knowledge of general accounting and Italian civil law.
• Experience in managing financial closing and reporting processes.
• In-depth knowledge of tax, VAT, direct taxes and tax credits.
• Experience in the preparation and management of the statutory budget.
• Familiarity with multinational environments and reporting processes to the Corporate.
• Knowledge of the principles of Internal Control, Compliance and Segregation of Duties.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and propensity for teamwork
• Strong orientation towards planning and organization.
• Ability to prioritize and ensure deadlines are met.
• Organizational and personal skills
• High analytical and problem solving skills.
• Structured approach and clear organizational logic.
• Ability to identify risks, critical issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Proactive attitude in supporting the CFO and management.
• Strong focus on efficiency, standardization and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience required
• Degree in Economics, Business Administration or related disciplines.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Accounting.
• Previous experience in structured multinational companies.
• Experience in managing administrative teams.
• Professional English (writing and speaking with international interlocutors).