Local Accounting Manager at Ceva Santé Animale

Ceva Santé Animale; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Santé Animale in Milano, Lombardy, is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting, tax, and statutory activities in a multinational setting. The role leads a small team and reports to the CFO, driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with local regulations and group policies.

You will coordinate the statutory financial statements, manage audits, and support continuous improvement of internal controls and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of general accounting and Italian civil law.
• Experience in financial closing and reporting processes.
• In-depth knowledge of tax, VAT, direct taxes and tax credits.
• Experience in the preparation and management of statutory budget.
• Familiarity with multinational environments and reporting to Corporate.
• Knowledge of Internal Control, Compliance and Segregation of Duties.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Professional English (writing and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Co-Pilot Group Performance and Growth: identify and report accounting and tax risks to the CFO with corrective actions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and statutory financial statements.
• Manage tax credits, incentives, and interactions with external auditors and authorities.
• Drive process improvements and ERP/financial system enhancements.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 administrative resources.

Skills

General accounting

Tax knowledge

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration or related

Job description

Local Accounting Manager at Ceva Santé Animale in Milano, LOM, IT. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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 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).

Salary Range: €55,000 - €65,000 gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.