Regional General Ledger Expert

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kärcher Northern Europe seeks an experienced Regional GL Expert to lead regional GL operations from Gothenburg on a full-time temporary basis. You will manage month-end closing, accruals, intercompany recharges, payroll postings, VAT and transfer pricing, and liaise with the Global Shared Service Center.

The role requires strong numeracy, detailed accounting controls, and fluency in English and Swedish, with flexibility during year-end and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent academic qualification.
• Progressive experience within general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or a senior accounting role.
• Solid, hands-on experience with SAP system and advanced knowledge of general ledger functions.
• High numeracy and analytical skillset with proven ability to reconcile and evaluate large volumes of financial data.
• High attention to detail, structured work habits, discreet handling of confidential data, and a commitment to meeting strict reporting deadlines.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Swedish (written and spoken), with strong cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and dedicated availability during critical year-end closing and external audit cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute regional General Ledger (GL) operations, driving timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing cycles.
• Calculate and book monthly accruals, cost center repostings, quality checks, and intercompany/regional recharges.
• Oversee and reconcile payroll journals, holiday pay provisions, and staff bonus postings across the region.
• Oversee cash pool transactions, bank statement postings, and banking access tools (TIS).
• Proactively identify and flag financial risks to the Regional Accounting Service Manager and local Finance Directors/Business Partners.
• Own the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of corporate tax returns, VAT filings, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Take primary ownership of half-year and year-end statutory financial statements, annual reports, and group reporting packages (including Letter of Verification and NFS).
• Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal auditors, managing requests, reconciliations, and audit query resolution.
• Act as the direct operational bridge between regional finance and the Global Shared Service Center (KGS).
• Oversee service delivery and work quality for outsourced processes, supporting escalation flows and cross-functional alignment.
• Establish, document, and enforce standard local accounting principles and internal financial controls.
• Continuously identify opportunities for system optimization and process automation, leveraging approved digital and AI-driven tools to enhance accounting quality and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural collaboration

Structured workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kärcher Northern Europe is seeking an experienced, analytical, and structured Regional GL Expert to join our regional finance team based in Gothenburg. This is a full-time temporary role covering a parental leave for 12 months, starting in January 2027, with the potential for extension.

In this pivotal role, you will hold operational ownership over general ledger accounting, local statutory compliance, tax reporting, and annual financial statement preparation across the region. You will act as the key operational controller and primary liaison for accounting processes managed in close collaboration with our Global Shared Service Center (KGS). If you excel at driving closing cycles, maintaining strong internal controls, and optimizing processes within an international environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Local Accounting Operations & Closing Management

Lead and execute regional General Ledger (GL) operations, driving timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing cycles.

Calculate and book monthly accruals, cost center repostings, quality checks, and intercompany/regional recharges.

Oversee and reconcile payroll journals, holiday pay provisions, and staff bonus postings across the region.

Oversee cash pool transactions, bank statement postings, and banking access tools (TIS).

Proactively identify and flag financial risks to the Regional Accounting Service Manager and local Finance Directors/Business Partners.

Statutory Compliance, Financial Statements & Audit

Ensure strict adherence to local statutory legislation, tax regulations, and Group Accounting Practice (HBII).

Own the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of corporate tax returns, VAT filings, and transfer pricing documentation.

Take primary ownership of half-year and year-end statutory financial statements, annual reports, and group reporting packages (including Letter of Verification and NFS).

Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal auditors, managing requests, reconciliations, and audit query resolution.

Shared Service Center (KGS) Liaison & Process Excellence

Act as the direct operational bridge between regional finance and the Global Shared Service Center (KGS).

Oversee service delivery and work quality for outsourced processes, supporting escalation flows and cross-functional alignment.

Establish, document, and enforce standard local accounting principles and internal financial controls.

Continuously identify opportunities for system optimization and process automation, leveraging approved digital and AI-driven tools to enhance accounting quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent academic qualification.

Progressive experience within general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or a senior accounting role.

Solid, hands-on experience with SAP system and advanced knowledge of general ledger functions.

High numeracy and analytical skillset with proven ability to reconcile and evaluate large volumes of financial data.

High attention to detail, structured work habits, discreet handling of confidential data, and a commitment to meeting strict reporting deadlines.

Professional working proficiency in both English and Swedish (written and spoken), with strong cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Flexibility and dedicated availability during critical year-end closing and external audit cycles.

What We Offer

Joining our team means stepping into an international, collaborative work culture grounded in mutual respect, accountability, and continuous innovation. In this role, you will experience genuine ownership and high visibility across multiple national entities and group functions, working with modern tools and forward-thinking processes that actively embrace digital transformation and professional development. Alongside an engaging and supportive environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with Swedish market standards.

Employment type: Temporary position / Parental leave cover (100%)

Anticipated duration: 12 months (January 2027 - December 2027), with possibility of extension.

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care. In the everyday and in the extraordinary. With WOW products and WOW services.

We believe that every WOW, huge or tiny, is extraordinary and unique – just like you are.