Accountant

Born in 2014 by Creative Director, Max Svärdh and CEO, Albin Johansson, Axel Arigato is a Sweden based contemporary brand that started from an Instagram page and an idea to break into the footwear market.

With deep roots in music, art, architecture and what is contemporary, Axel Arigato has defined itself by offering more than a product. It has been created to leave an experience at the front of mind, whether it’s via stores, online or through events.

Axel Arigato currently has 8 stores, including London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Munich & Paris with more pending. Expanding from 2 people to now hiring over 100 members of staff in 7 years, Axel Arigato also operates a subsidiary office in London.

Accountant

Come join our growing finance team as our newest Accountant in a team of 8! No day at Axel Arigato is the same, so while are a process oriented and building team we guarantee you will have fun and be challenged as we are in a growth phase across the company. This is a role where you get to meet creatives, managers, HR and still be close to our founders.

When working with us you can expect to work with great colleagues in a rapidly expanding fashion company, where every day brings unique challenges and possibilities. We are a company of innovators, dreamers and doers who are driven by passion.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Accountant at Axel Arigato, you are overall responsible for quality of all accounting and month end closing, including internal and external reporting. You will supervise one or several legal entities

Responsibilities

• Ongoing accounting processes for the Axel Arigato Group companies.
• Month-end closing responsibilities for the Axel Arigato Group companies.
• VAT reporting for selected countries
• Reconciliation of incoming payments from payment providers against customer transactions.
• Supporting the Junior Accountants with booking for incoming customer payments and vendor payments; reconciliation of Customer and Vendor ledgers.
• Supporting the Junior Accountants with weekly pay run
• Supporting the GL Team Manager and Head of Shared Service with the annual audit for all companies and process improvement projects.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in time and follow legal requirements.
• Responsible for Balance sheet reconciliation and supporting the GL Team Manager in performing risk analysis of Balance sheets
• Responsible for liquidity forecasts and contribute to developing the company's cash management
• Involved in implementing new processes for better internal control and efficiency.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

To be successful in this position you are attracted to the business side of the fashion industry and realize the importance of continuous improvements in both big and small. We believe that you are an independent individual and strong collaborator who is result-oriented, responsible, structured, and flexible as the role will require you to keep deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• University degree in accounting
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience as an Accountant
• Audit experience is qualifying
• SAP experience
• Solution-oriented with a methodical and structured approach
• Openness to new tasks and professional development in a fast-growing company
• Experience within a multi national company or within multiple markets is a bonus

READY TO JOIN THE A-TEAM?
Thanks for reading this far-we appreciate it. If this ad sounds like you and you want to learn more and apply, please submit your CV in English by following the application button before August 8, 2022.

As this recruitment is open during the summer, we will contact interesting candidates ASAP but perhaps not able to give feedback to all until late August.

Our recruitment process is strictly based on competencies therefore, we kindly ask you not to include your picture or age with your application.

To see more about our company and careers we welcome you to AXEL ARIGATO - Careers

A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
The idea of Axel Arigato started with the founders; Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson, questioning the whole structure of the fashion industry - why and how you make things. By foregoing seasonal collections, traditional sales channels and engaging with customers directly, Axel Arigato was launched with one main objective: to create the present, shape the future, and inspire generations.

At Axel Arigato, our aim is to build a platform through the power of community, inclusivity, and memorable experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. We believe that our differences are a strength and that by bringing together our individual perspectives and backgrounds, we make magic happen

OUR VALUES : DROP
Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.