sennder is Europes leading digital freight a traditional industry we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality. Get to know us better by reviewing our About Uspresentation.
sennder is seeking a proactive and innovativeRegional GL Accounting Manager to lead the General Ledger Accounting function for our Central Region which includes Germany Spain and the UK. Reporting to the Director of GL Accounting you will play a key role in the transformation and centralization of our finance operations at the group level.
You will lead a dedicated team drive accounting consistency and collaborate closely with other global finance workstreams such asFP&A AP/AR Treasury and Tax while also being responsible for ensuring local tax compliance across the region in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Lead and oversee GL Accounting operations for the Central Region ensuring timely accurate and compliant month-end and year-end closings
- Mentor and develop a team of GL accountants fostering a culture of performance clarity and collaboration
- Contribute to the centralization and harmonization of accounting processes within the groups transformation roadmap
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for the Central Region coordinating activities across relevant finance workstreams
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAPs (German Spanish and UK) as well as adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures
- Supervise journal entries reconciliations provisions intercompany transactions and provide audit support
- Identify and implement process enhancements focusing on standardization documentation and automation
- Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to ensure aligned and efficient accounting operations
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting or Audit with proven team leadership
- In-depth knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS; familiarity with other local GAAPs is an advantage
- Demonstrated experience in multi-entity and international month-end closings
- Experience managing local tax compliance topics in coordination with tax advisors or external stakeholders is a plus
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a hands-on and solution-oriented
- Background in finance transformation process optimization or shared service environments is highly advantageous
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite and Oracle preferred) and solid Excel skills
- Fluency in both German and English is required
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
At sennder we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a addition to humility we value commitment team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on our career site.
- Fast growth scale-up with an international team of 1000 people 74 nationalities spread across 11 European offices. With English as our common language we are able to work together.
- Learning and development on the job and with the support of a bi-annual review process learning allowance high potential programs sennder onboarding academy and internal trainings.
- Various opportunities to connect with colleagues through regular team events and company get-togethers such as our highly anticipated sennder Summer Camp.
- Prioritize employee engagement and mental well-being by fostering a supportive environment through the Nilo platform and conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys.
- Hybrid work model where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues.
- Competitive compensation package including objective-based bonus referral reward and in some cases virtual option plan.
We value humility and were 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager