Group Accounting Manager

To the Reporting and Consolidation team within Sandvik Group’s financial organization, we’re looking for a Group Accounting Manager. Someone who is eager to learn, develop and take part in our transformative journey going forward. Working in a truly international company like Sandvik, means that you have the opportunity to build a strong global network, and in this exciting position you also get to lead a dynamic team of professional coworkers. Welcome to our Sandvik world!
The job
In this position, you’re a committed and coaching leader for your team, as well as a key resource in driving vital change initiatives within your area of responsibility – for instance, you’re a central part in evaluating and implementing a new group reporting system. You ensure that the monthly closing of the books is completed with high quality, and that our general accounting is managed in accordance with accounting principles, and in line with all relevant regulations, laws and standards. You also secure compliance and high quality of IFRS reporting, as well as with our internal guidelines, processes and regulations in the general accounting area.
You deliver interim and annual reports to our stakeholders and take part in communication with external auditors. As Group Accounting Manager, you also provide support for reporting subsidiaries within the Sandvik Group and share your knowledge in acquisition and divestment processes.
In this position, you’re located at our headquarters at World Trade Center in Stockholm, and you report to the Head of Group Reporting and Consolidation.
Your character
We’re looking for someone with a degree in Finance, combined with extensive experience from a similar management role in a global organization. You’ve managed global financial processes and internal control, and you’re well-versed in IFRS and driving change projects in a larger context, where experience of a system change would be beneficial.
As a Sandvik leader, you create an environment of diversity and inclusion, deliver results, drive improvements and develop the people around you. You also show awareness of personal impact on others, act with integrity and build trust. As we act both locally and in a truly global environment, you need excellent skills in Swedish and English.
You’re socially skilled and with your clear and confident way of communicating, you easily build strong relationships with the people you meet. A structured and analytical approach and a proactive mindset helps you grasp the bigger picture. Although you enjoy working independently, you truly believing that teamwork is the major key for success!
A glimpse of our culture
At Sandvik, we believe in finding that perfect mix between work, family life and interests, and we happily support our employees in balancing this. For us, it’s also clear that diversity of experience, perspective and background forms an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.
How to apply
Please send your application no later than May 29, 2020 by visiting home.sandvik/career,
Job ID: R0016359.
Contact us
For more information about this position, please contact:
Marta Hafzelius, Head of Group Reporting and Consolidation, marta.hafzelius@sandvik.com
Union contacts - Sweden
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014 
Fredrik Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 262 718
Peter Olsson-André, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984
To learn more about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
Recruitment Specialist
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Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and sustainability. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry and rock excavation within the construction industry; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2019, the Group had approximately 40,000 employees and revenues of about 100 billion SEK in more than 160 countries within continuing operations.