Chief Accountant

Are you an experienced Chief Accountant? Are you a team player that enjoys working in an international environment? Do you want to be part of a highly engaged team, with nice colleagues? Then you could be our next...

Chief Accountant – Record to Report

SKF has established Finance Operation centers supporting all SKF units globally. We have an exciting future ahead of us with a clear finance strategy roadmap. Finance will have a powerful role related to a lean, efficient, and digital environment, and we are aiming to be in the frontline of next-generation Business Finance.

The Finance Function at SKF in Sweden includes Record to Report, Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash, and Financial Controlling. We are now looking for a Chief Accountant to join our Record to Report team where you will be responsible for the legal reporting for one or more SKF entities.

Key responsibilities
Be accountable for the legal reporting for one or several legal entities served by the sub-region incl. responsibility for local regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance from a legal and corporate governance perspective
Be responsible for coordinating the external audit of the legal entities
Organize and review month-end closing and reporting
Drive and coordinate reporting improvements within the SKF strategy and use SKF Business Excellence as the tool to reach future goals
Interact with the Finance Manager for the legal entity



Requirements
University degree in finance and accounting or similar
Extensive experience in finance or accounting in a global company- SSC/BPO structures preferred
Fluency in English & Swedish, both verbally and in writing
Finance process oriented with experience in various ERP systems
Computer literacy and experience in MS office applications (especially in Excel)
Experience in Swedish GAAP, and similar local frameworks (K3)


SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF


You will enjoy working here if you
Are communicative and enjoy working together with colleagues in a team
Take charge of your own learning and development
Want to be a part of a journey of building a new global finance organization



We offer 
A job in an international environment with a focus on leadership in the whole organization
You will be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks
To be part of an engaged Record to Report team with a lot of team spirit



Some additional information
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.


You will report to the Delivery Manager - Record to Report, located in Gothenburg, Sweden.


For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Danijel Sjogren, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at danijel.sjogren@skf.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.


Is this you?
If the answer is yes, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter in English no later than January 3, 2023. Please note that we screen candidates continuously.

Follow us on social media