Group Accountant

SKF Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking a Group Accountant to join SKF Group Finance in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will work with over 200 subsidiaries and contribute to IFRS-based reporting, helping deliver fast, accurate financial results across the Group.

You will report to Karin Unsgaard, Manager Group Accounting & Reporting, and participate in consolidation, analyses, and improvement activities while collaborating with management and subsidiaries worldwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration with focus on Accounting/Finance.
• Consolidated experience within accounting and group consolidation with IFRS.
• Solid written and spoken communication in English and Swedish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take part in monthly, quarterly and year end closings for the Group and Business Areas, performing consolidation entries.
• Prepare financial analyses to Group Management.
• Prepare financial data included in the Groups public financial reporting.
• Monitor IFRS development and update reporting routines as necessary.
• Participate in improvement activities in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Provide support to subsidiaries, business areas and other management teams on accounting and reporting issues.
• Take active part in training towards subsidiaries.
• Represent SKF Group Finance in ad hoc projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Swedish proficiency

Consolidated accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in business administration with focus on Accounting/Finance

Job description

Do you have accounting experience and enjoy working in an international workplace filled with interesting challenges and a variety of responsibilities? Are you interested in representing SKF Group Finance and becoming part of a supportive team environment? Then you are the one we are looking for – we warmly welcome your application for the role of Group Accountant!

About the role

Working in this team provides many challenging and rewarding aspects, from contacts with the over 200 subsidiaries to contacts with management, and from understanding International Financial Reporting Standards to applying it practically in the financial reporting of the Group. The team works to deliver fast, accurate reporting and continually seeks better ways to do things. You will report to Karin Unsgaard, Manager Group Accounting & Reporting, who is based at the company headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, which will also be your primary workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in monthly, quarterly and year end closings for the Group and Business Areas, performing necessary consolidation entries
• Prepare financial analyses to Group Management
• Prepare financial data included in the Groups public financial reporting.
• Monitor IFRS development and update the Group’s reporting instructions, consolidation and reporting routines as necessary
• Participate in improvement activities in the financial reporting and consolidation
• Provide support to (requiring significant communication with) subsidiaries, business areas and other management teams throughout the Group on accounting and reporting issues
• Take active part in training towards subsidiaries
• Represent SKF Group Finance in ad hoc projects.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

We expect you to have/be

• A degree in business administration, with focus on Accounting/Finance
• Consolidated experience within accounting as well as experience from group consolidation and from working with IFRS
• Solid written and spoken communication skills in English and Swedish
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel

You will enjoy working here if you

• Are an effective problem solver with the ability to quickly understand the problem and based on that present a solution
• Are quick to work through new situations and thrive on delivering an end-result
• Are able to collaborate effectively with your surroundings

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

Please note that we will not be providing support with relocation.