Senior Accountant, Stockholm

Nordea is a leading Nordic universal bank. We are helping our customers realise their dreams and aspirations – and we have done that for 200 years. We want to make a real difference for our customers and the communities where we operate – by being a strong and personal financial partner.

Job ID: 7585 

Would you like to be a part of creating future processes of Accounting and Reporting? We are now looking for a senior accountant who will join our team and take on the role of functional lead. The team is responsible for accounting, group reporting and regulatory reporting for the company.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Accounting and Reporting Team in Nordea Finance Sweden. We add value by delivering financial data within Nordea Group, as well as to authorities. Timely deliveries with excellent quality is ensured with a close cooperation within Nordea Finance and Group Finance. As the Senior Accountant in Nordea Finance Sweden, you’ll play a valuable role in ensuring and improving good financial processes.

What you’ll be doing:
* Assume the role of functional lead of the Accounting & Reporting team
* Lead the group in different day to day decisions
* Drive and take lead in projects and initiatives when needed
* Liaise with external auditors and other external stakeholders
* Perform daily and monthly accounting tasks, including tax
* Perform and/or oversee monthly regulatory reporting – both internal and external
* Manage the process for interim and annual report production
* Investigate, analyse and correct errors and develop reporting and reporting deliveries
* Update oneself regarding relevant legislation and financial, and accounting principles
* Take part of creating the future process of the work in the team


You’ll join a team with highly competent and dedicated people who strive to ensure quality in everything we do. In this role you will report to Head of Finance & Analytics. The role is based in Lindhagen, Stockholm.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:
* Want to take ownership when appropriate
* Enjoy a high work flow variation with a daily, monthly and yearly perspective
* Inspire confidence by having good collaboration and communication skills
* Have independent and proactive approach
* Have a strong analytical skills and curious mindset with high attention to details
* Love to solve problems and dig down to find the root cause
* Are willing to continuously learn and improve


Your experience and background:
* Relevant business or economic degree
* Broad work experience in accounting and reporting, including tax related matters
* Fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken)
* Excellent Excel skills. MS Power BI or similar knowledge is an asset
* Preferably background in leading others



If this sounds like you, get in touch!


Next steps

Submit your application no later than 24/07/2022. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Mika Salminen by email: mika.salminen@nordea.com. Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.