Process Accountant – Malmö

Dina arbetsuppgifter
We are looking for a consultant who can go into an assignment as a Process Accountant. The process accountant we are looking for should driven by business needs and can carry out various operational accounting tasks. This position requires strong accounting expertise and a deep understanding of processes and related systems. While the process accountant can manage typical issues on their own, they may seek guidance from the Legal Entity responsible and Accounting Specialist for specific matters.

Processes in scope:

• Summary of all transactions and closing
• Accounting for HR topics
• Long-term tangible assets
• Operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and payments

The accountant works in one or more processes and can carry out tasks in all Nordic companies regardless of the industry. Your main expertise lies in being an expert in the specific processes and related tasks. The process driver, responsible for each process, takes the lead in identifying and implementing process enhancements and streamlining efforts with stakeholders, while also advocating for a unified approach.

Primary duties:

• Oversee routine accounting tasks to ensure precise and prompt financial reporting
• Responsible for maintaining the chart of accounts manual and addressing general accounting queries from different legal entities
• Manage and coordinate the closing schedule and provide related instructions
• Coordinate routine closing tasks with the relevant legal entity and clients Business Services
• Prepare yearly reports and various compliance reports
• Manage mergers, closures, and acquisitions administratively and from a systems standpoint
• Oversee the establishment of businesses in the ERP system (SAP)
• Control and update the ERP core information and access rights
• Managing process-related challenges that occur within the legal entities and coordinating with various stakeholders such as Clients Business Services, Tax, HR, and Customer support
• Supervise routine tasks in the fixed asset procedure:

- Stakeholders and counterparts to those requesting assets within a legal entity
- Evaluate and oversee asset inquiries
- Track designated asset depreciation timelines
- Monitor ongoing projects from an accounting standpoint.
- Verify and manage accounts related to assets.

Process Driver role:

• Manage and oversee EBS performance and participate in scheduled service meetings
• Proactively seek out and implement process enhancements and simplifications
• Encourage consistent practices across all legal entities
• Conduct periodic reviews to gather insights and learning points
• Develop and maintain guidelines, procedural documentation, and internal safeguards
• Responsible for executing approved modifications
• Serve as the primary contact for enhancing processes initiated by Global Accounting, Legal Entity operations, and Business Services for clients.
• Backup for each step in the main activities carried out by accountants from other departments

Requirements:

• Proficient in accounting and experienced
• Good understanding of the client's business model and associated accounting topics
• Extensive familiarity with the client's accounting systems and tools
• Good analytical abilities and exceptional organizational skills
• Outstanding proficiency in discovering innovative and traditional methods of working
• Exceptional understanding of processes and their relation to internal controls and risks
• Strong coordination and communication abilities with a focus on compliance
• You can manage typical tasks and problems on their own with minimal oversight. They must effectively organize, prioritize and complete tasks on time without much supervision
• Experience using SAP ERP
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Stakeholders & Interfaces:

The individual in this position should take into account the stakeholders and connections listed below:

External:


1. Auditors
2. Suppliers and partners

Internal:


1. Business Services
2. Process organization in Germany
3. Legal Entity responsible
4. Accounting specialist
5. Financial and Business controlling
6. Other support functions: Tax, Legal and Treasury
7. Procurement
8. IT
9. Local HR

Tillträde och ansökan
Start of the assignment: 2024-06-24
End of the assignment: 2024-11-30
Deadline: 2024-06-14
Location: Malmö
Selections and interviews are ongoing!

Om oss
Sway Sourcing is a modern company that recruits in several industries on the Swedish labor market. We match candidates’ skills and knowledge with the company’s needs. Sway Sourcing has a company management and staff with extensive experience in the recruitment industry, both as owners and employees. We have a large network within the industries we specialize in and can therefore find the candidates who quickly become an asset for the companies.