Accounting Manager - Accounting Operations

On our path to becoming the world's favorite way to shop, we’re assembling an unparalleled global talent network, accelerating individual careers, and disrupting entire industries. We are on a mission to liberate humanity from all the meaningless time spent managing their purchases and finances, so they can do more of what they love. We’re in search of global talent eager to embrace a hypergrowth atmosphere and defy their own expectations.


As an Accounting Manager you play a very important role for Klarna. You set the direction and drive consistent deliveryby enabling the team to have a complete focus on operational excellence and solving problems for our internal/ external customers. You are responsible for team performance, deliveries and maintaining solid processes which is key for the success of Klarna. As a leader you are also accountable for the conditions and environment your team operates in.
High-level responsibilities
Coordinate what the team does, make sure the team is aligned, works well together, and delivers accurately and consistently
Ensure operational excellence. Challenge and drive the team to deliver both with speed and quality. Identify blockages and prioritise actions
Actively manage risks within the team’s problem space and plan & prepare to overcome incidents
Know why and how we do things at Klarna and can answer questions on the way we work and what we want to achieve
Ensure awareness of the regulatory framework connected to the team’s problem space and act in accordance with both internal and external regulations
End-to-end responsible for team results (the quality & delivery of your product/service) including cooperation and coordination with all teams and stakeholders needed
Ensure speed, flow, team motivation and efficiency by adhering to Klarna’s team practices
Coach and provide regular feedback to the team and team members

Team scope:
Make supplier payments smoooth with high service delivery & automated processes
Manage processes and controls for almost the entire costs base of the Klarna Group including accounts payable, expense reports, pre-paid expenses & salary payments
Responsible for routine general ledger entries, such as standing accruals and fixed asset register Provide a touch point to all corners of the organisation concerning payments and cost allocation
Implement financial operating processes for new markets and entities

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
6+ years of experience in a major company or division of a large corporation.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google suite.
Applicable work experience in a high-pace environment and willingness to have a diverse set of tasks and responsibilities
Excellent track record of assessing, developing and implementing internal controls
Proven experience building, developing, mentoring and inspiring a high performing professional finance team



Klarna is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.


What we offer:
Diversity & Community
With our diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds, we can create, innovate, and disrupt like no other. Diversity is part of who we are, and essential to our success.


Ownership & Impact
Here, every voice matters. We’re organized into hundreds of small teams, each run like a start-up, focused on their own problem-space.


Trust & Collaboration
Successes and failures are won together at Klarna in a melting pot of teams. Win, lose, and learn, we’re on this path together.
The Klarna Work Policy is designed to make sure we foster team collaboration while also ensuring a productive and flexible work environment. We work 2 days per week in the office on agreed days, and then 3 flexible days. We’re also providing each Klarnaut with an annual financial contribution to improve their flexible work life whether they use it to upgrade their work accessories, or their home office space!


Challenges & Rewards
We take a very Swedish approach to benefits. Support for parents, health and wellness perks—we’ve got you covered.


About Klarna
Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 90 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by helping them save time and money while better managing their cashflow and making informed decisions. Over 250,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. With over 5,000 employees, Klarna is active in 20 markets and is one of the most highly-valued private fintechs globally, with a valuation of $45.6 billion. For more information, visit Klarna.com
It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.