Accounting Specialists for AP Country Finance

In order to create a more flexible Finance organization with a focus on support for business operations, Sandvik is implementing a new way of working - one in which global processes are one of the cornerstones. To support this, a new function, Country Finance Sweden, is being established. It will, in part, be the country's central function for finance services and, in part, act as business partner for Sandvik's businesses in Sweden. We are now looking for Accounting Specialists who want to be part of this new dynamic organization. Do you want the possibility to influence with your competence? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Key performance areas
The goal of this position is to provide efficient handling of AP (Accounts Payable) activities within the Country Finance organization's responsibility. Your role includes ensuring compliance with Swedish legislation and Sandvik processes and regulations in the AP area, as well as developing the ways of working.

Other main responsibilities are to:
- Coordinate AP related matters with the External Service Center
- Support external Service Center, Sandvik business and Country Finance in the AP area
- Support Sandvik Global Process Owners in improving the AP process; e.g. through participating in development projects
- Support business with regards to changes in vendor master data
- Be responsible for and coordinate approval roles and limits
- Support Sandvik business and External Service Center in relation to escalated invoice mismatches
- Manage coding matrices and resolve issues in relation to non-PO invoices
- Submit approved requests for ad hoc payments and payments in advance
- Resolve issues in relation to payments and send reclamations/requests for credit notes
- Validate and approve AP accrual suggestions
- Implement and support the development of AP policies and rules
- Provide External Service Center with information (e.g. for Procedures Manual)
- Act as an expert within Country Finance in designated areas through keeping updated in the area and train internal and external partners in the area

Your profile
You have a degree in Finance, or equivalent knowledge, and at least four years' experience of working in AP. You have knowledge about the designated expert area process and experience of working with at least one of the finance systems: SAP, Movex or Aurora System 21.

You display an open mind and you can take the initiative to improve your own area of work. You contribute to team spirit and communicate effectively with internal and external partners, both in Swedish and English.

We actively work to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Per Andersson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)26 265 896
Irene Sveen, recruiter, +46 (0)26 260 350

Union contacts
Maths Scherman, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 266 734
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014

Time Schedule
W 47 Invitation to interviews
W 48 Interviews


Send your application no later than November 14, 2013. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 326493.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.