Accountant & Tax Specialist

Our fast-growing Technology start-up sennder Italia is looking for a Accountant & Tax Specialist to join our “Finance Team”. The role is based out of the Milan office. Do you want to help us shape the future of the logistics industry?

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 innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. Just be yourself and maybe you’ll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

If you are passionate about taking yourself, sennder, and the logistics industry to the next level; if you are curious and eager to have an impact on how we reach our business goals, then you might be the one we are looking for. Where others see uncertainty, you see opportunities to learn and be proactive, by being a team player and understanding how your personal development matches the company’s growth.

The Accountant & Tax Specialist will prepare the annual and quarter Financial Statement, perform account reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, ensure tax operations ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, assist audit activities and perform other accounting duties as assigned.

sennder Italia, headquartered in the heart of Milan, is changing the way people think about logistics. We revolutionize road freight logistics by making it simpler, quicker, and more cost-efficient to move loads across Europe. We offer the best option for moving freight even to the largest companies by providing a network of technology-connected trucking companies. Shippers get real-time GPS tracking on all shipments, and business analytics to improve their supply chain.

sennder Italia is aJoint Venture betweensennder Technologies GmbH and Poste Italiane. Our company blends the sennder GmbH innovative soul, focused on technology and digitalization, with the expertise and know-how of the largest distribution network in Italy: Poste Italiane.

**IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL**:

- Prepare the statutory financial statements;
- Manage tax deadlines and calculate periodic fiscal obligations;
- Support the month-end closing, ensuring respect of deadlines and making appropriate corrections and adjustment as required;
- Act as a senior member by supporting and sparring with colleagues during the monthly closing processes, help to complete various accounting - related tasks when backup is needed;
- Take a leading role in creation of process descriptions and process maps for our team routines and help improve and roll out increasingly automated procedures over time;
- Assist / coordinate external audit and internal information requests as well as help to comply with local regulatory and tax regulations;
- Take a leading role in structuring and improving our financial policies and internal controls to the standards aimed by the group.

**PREFERABLY YOU ARE**:

- 3 to 5 years professional experience in a similar role supported by a relevant education/qualification;
- Highly knowledgeable in national and international accounting (focus on IFRS);
- Strongly proficient in double entry and reconciliations;
- Highly experienced in tax management and accounting;
- Very good English and strong communication skills;
- Detail-oriented while understanding the big picture and the goal at the same time;
- Willingness to take ownership and responsibility of projects and tasks;
- An excellent user of Excel and experienced in using ERP systems (SAP is required);
- Proactive and reliable with a strong analytical mindset.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**:

- A fast-growing company, transitioning from startup to scale-up, where your work will make an impact on our growth and lead to several career opportunities.
- An international team of 1000+ people with 65+ nationalities spread across 11 offices, with English as our company language.
- A structured feedback and review process for personal development. We also use “Objectives and Key Results” for company goals.
- A structured promotion process, providing everyone with fair and transparent career growth.
- Learning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager.
- Various opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in person (when allowed), through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers.
- When in office: unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits.
- Compliance with COVID-19 restrictions when required with remote interviews, onboarding, and working.

At sennder Italia we want to maximize individuals’ potential and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships ac