Group Accountant till SKF Göteborg

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

Are you experienced in accounting and enjoy working in an international and dynamic environment where you will be facing exciting challenges and varied tasks? Are You enthusiastic about representing SKF Group Finance and want to will be part of a close-knit team that supports each other? Then you are the one we are looking for – we warmly welcome your application!

About the role
Working in this team provides many challenging and rewarding aspects, from contacts with around 200 subsidiaries to contacts with management, and from understanding International Financial Reporting Standards to applying them practically in the financial reporting of the Group. The team strives for quick and correct reporting to continuously look for ways to do things better. You will report to Karin Unsgaard, Manager of Group Accounting & Reporting, located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in monthly, quarterly, and year- end closings for the Group and Business Areas, performing necessary consolidation entries
• Prepare financial analyses for Group Management
• Prepare financial data included in the Group’s public financial reporting
• Monitor IFRS development and update the Group’s reporting instructions, consolidation, and reporting routines as necessary
• Participate in improvement activities in the financial reporting and consolidation
• Provide support to (requiring significant communication with) subsidiaries, business areas, and other management teams throughout the Group on accounting and reporting issues
• Take an active part in training subsidiaries
• Represent SKF Group Finance in ad hoc projects

Requirements

• You hold a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or equivalent extensive experience in accounting
• You have proficient communication skills in English, both written and spoken, as well as solid skills in Excel
• Experience in group consolidation and IFRS

You will enjoy working here if you

Are an effective problem solver with the ability to quickly understand the problem and based on that present a solution. You are quick to adapt to new situations and thrive on delivering results. To be successful in this role, you would also need to be able to collaborate successfully with the people in your surroundings, as well as be able to communicate effectively.
At SKF we are 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

How do I apply?

In this recruitment process, AB SKF is collaborating with Mpya Finance. We look forward to receiving your application via mpyafinance.se as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the responsible recruitment consultants Anette Zantelid anette.zantelid@mpya.se or Linda Målberg linda.malberg@mpya.se.

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden. Local contract in AB SKF. Please note that we will not be providing support with relocation.