Local Accounting Manager

CEVA Logistics; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CEVA Logistics in Milano, Italy, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s accounting, tax and statutory activities in a multinational setting, leading a small team and supporting the CFO.

You will drive continuous process improvement, ensure accurate monthly closings, manage statutory financial statements, tax credits and external audit relationships, and strengthen internal controls.

Competenze

• Solid accounting knowledge and Italian civil law.
• Experience in managing financial closing and reporting processes.
• Experience in multinational environments with external audit coordination.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with leadership ability.

Mansioni

• Lead the accounting team of 4 administrative resources.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closings and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and Group policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and authorities and manage tax credits.
• Drive process improvements and ERP/system enhancements.

Conoscenze

Accounting

Management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Formazione

Degree in Economics or Business Administration

Strumenti

ERP systems

Financial systems

Descrizione del lavoro

PURPOSE OF THEROLE

The AccountingManager is responsible for the overall management of the company'saccounting, tax, and statutory activities, ensuring the accuracy of financialdata and compliance with local regulations and Group policies. The role leadsthe Accounting team, drives continuous process improvement, and supports theCFO in the proactive identification of risks, critical issues, and efficiencyenhancement opportunities. Operating within amultinational environment, the Accounting Manager serves as the key point ofreference for all local accounting, compliance, and financial governanceprocesses.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1. Co-PilotGroup Performance and Growth:
• - Risk & OpportunitiesManagement: 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.
• - 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 andImprove 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.
• - Organizationaland 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)