Accounting & Tax Lead
Descrizione dell'offerta
sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitise and automate all road logistics processes. We are a growing team looking for an Accounting & Tax Lead to help us on our journey to revolutionise road freight logistics. You would join our Finance Team, based out of the Milan office, and report to the Head of Finance of sennder Italia.
We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.
About The Role
As an Accounting & Tax Lead , you will:
- Prepare the annual and quarterly financial statements;
- Manage tax deadlines and calculate periodic fiscal obligations;
- Support the month-end closing, ensuring respect of deadlines and making appropriate corrections and adjustments as required;
- Act as a senior team member, supporting colleagues during monthly closing processes, and assist with various accounting tasks as needed;
- Lead the creation of process descriptions and maps for team routines, and help automate procedures over time;
- Assist and coordinate external audits and internal information requests, ensuring compliance with local regulatory and tax laws;
- Lead efforts to structure and improve financial policies and internal controls according to group standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in a similar role, with at least 1+ years of people management experience;
- Strong knowledge of national and international accounting standards (focus on IFRS);
- Proficiency in double entry bookkeeping and reconciliations;
- Extensive experience in tax management and accounting;
- Excellent English communication skills;
- Detail-oriented with a strategic understanding of big picture goals;
- Ownership mindset and responsibility for projects and tasks;
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Netsuite;
- Proactive, reliable, and analytically minded.
About sennder
sennder Italia, based in Milan, is a joint venture between sennder and Poste Italiane. We combine innovative digital logistics solutions with the extensive distribution network of Poste Italiane, aiming to make freight movement more sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent.
We are building a curious team driven by a desire to solve complex logistics challenges. Join us on this journey as we advance road logistics into the digital age. Learn more about the sennder Italia joint venture here .
What You Can Expect
At sennder, we foster an inclusive culture that promotes continuous learning and professional growth. We value humility, commitment, teamwork, respect, and kindness. Our benefits include:
- A fast-growing, international team of over 1000 people from 65+ nationalities across 8 offices, with English as the company language;
- Regular feedback and bi-annual reviews for development and career progression;
- Structured promotion pathways and transparent career growth;
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities;
- Opportunities for team building and networking through events and collaborations;
- Office-first work environment.