Regional GL Expert — Close, Compliance & Tax (12-mo)

Kärcher; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kärcher Northern Europe in Gothenburg is seeking an experienced Regional GL Expert to own local ledger operations, statutory compliance, and tax reporting for the region on a 12-month parental leave cover starting January 2027. You will collaborate with our Global Shared Service Center (KGS) to drive accurate month-end closings, ensure strong controls, and optimize processes in an international setting.

Fluency in English and Swedish is required, with a hands-on, analytical approach.

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 regional GL operations and drive timely month-end and year-end closings.
• 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.

Skills

General ledger

SAP

Analytical skills

English language

Swedish language

Intercompany & regional accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Kärcher Northern Europe in Gothenburg is seeking an experienced Regional GL Expert to own local ledger operations, statutory compliance, and tax reporting for the region on a 12-month parental leave cover starting January 2027. You will collaborate with our Global Shared Service Center (KGS) to drive accurate month-end closings, ensure strong controls, and optimize processes in an international setting.

Fluency in English and Swedish is required, with a hands-on, analytical approach.