Company Controller

Expanding worldwide and leading company placed in the southern part of Stockholm are looking for a financial controller to lead and to contribute to the ongoing operation of the business and to achieve the agreed financial targets. Key tasks: To ensure that accounts, budgets, forecasts and reports are prepared in accordance with existing rules.To assist the General Manager and the management team in preparing strategic plans and alternative scenarios for the business with specific reference to the necessary financial modelling To ensure that the information systems and procedures are exercised in all areas and those they provide data to support management.To ensure that the accounting entries are made in accordance with existing guidelines and local requirements To ensure that company reports are analysed discussed with colleagues to identify all key factors, and appropriate means of measurement implemented.To ensure that all legal requirements, e.g.Shareholders meetings, properly fulfilled including the preparation of the necessary papers.To manage all administration resources and to create a cost conscious culture within the organisation.To ensure that all guidelines and authorisation limits for the business are in place and are respected within the organisation.To ensure that all members of the management team keep cost to a minimum consistent with our aim of satisfying our overall strategy.To ensure that IT systems are properly used.To ensure an appropriate succession plan for the Finance department.To ensure that HR issues are handled in accordance and in agreement with the company guidelines. You will be based in the main office in Stockholm, Sweden and will also be responsible for the branches in Norway and Denmark.Competencies and experience: Formal qualifications required: graduate level in accounting and/or business administration.Minimum of 5 years experience with similar tasks and responsibilities.Previous experience required: leading position in finance/controlling, working experience in international organisations with branches in Nordic Countries, knowledge about SAP R/3, experience in accounting/controlling.Leadership competencies: determination and ability to convince and motivate people.Functional competencies: to represent the company legally vs banks, leasing companies, auditors and other financial authorities/institutions.At KFR we specialize exclusively in finance and accounting staffing.Revenue in 2004 was $4.98 billion.