Senior Accountant

In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and competent Senior Accountant to support our growing finance team and play an important role in the day-to-day accounting needs of the business. You will assist with the development of our systems, be involved in the monthly financial reporting and close processes alongside owning with the day-to-day transactional postings.
If you have an accounting background, have a keen eye for detail and want to be part of a fast growing business and amazing team, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you’ll help maintain our company’s financial health and make sure we use our resources beneficially. You will gain increasing experience as the company grows whilst utilising the best technology and develop processes for a lean mean finance function.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement for multiple legal entities.
Assist with the preparation and execution of our annual audit process and providing high quality audit schedules and supporting documentation to our external auditors.
Play a key role in developing processes within the function and communicating these changes to all relevant stakeholders.
Any other ad-hoc accounting duties as and when required.

Skills & Requirements
Qualifications/education/experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Accounting or a similar role.
Degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance or similar.
IFRS experience is desirable.
Experience of working with medium to large companies is preferred.

Specific skills
High level of energy and enthusiasm to work in a fast moving business
Able to work independently and drive issues to conclusion.
Experience with mid tier ERP systems; Dynamics365 experience is preferred but not essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel (vlookups, pivot tables etc.)
Able to work well with others in a team environment.
Effective communication skills.
Highly accurate and detail oriented.
Business language of Northvolt is English. Swedish is a plus.

Personal success factors
Energy
Grit
Determined
Proactive
Attention to Detail