Senior Accountant to international company in Gothenburg

Are you looking for your next assignment as senior Accountant? Jefferson Wells are now looking for an experienced Accountant to our client, a large international company within the automotive industry, Gothenburg. Experience with SAP and Leasing accounting knowledge is desired. Read more in the ad below, welcome with your application!

Start: ASAP
Assignment: Consultant employment for 6 months but good chances of extensions


About the job

The assignment will be done at a large international company within the automotive industry. The Senior Accountant executes all relevant accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards and ensures that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements. The Senior Accountant performs more complex and comprehensive accounting activities and could be the subject matter expert in certain identified accounting areas.

Key responsability

* Posts journal entries, reconciles accounts and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analysing account information and managing any tax related activities assigned. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
* Processes daily banking transactions and monitors the liquidity in the market
* Ensures formal internal control and sign offs are taking place as relevant
* Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Spots error and suggest ways to resolutions
* Maintains accurate and up to date records of all financial Transactions and supports CA in preparing documentation to answer questions from other functions, roles or auditors. Supports CA in the interaction with external auditors. Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements as instructed by CA
* Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with accepted local accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Is able to provide background to the transactions that records and to processes that are assigned
* Produces accounting reports and present their results to the chief accountant according to schedule
* Participates in ad-hoc analysis based on business needs and provides ad hoc support when requested
* Tests and validates together with the CA any system implementation or process change. Supports the CA in the deliverables of any market or regional project that is assigned providing accounting expertise.
* Provides ideas of improvement. Maintains and updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Who are we looking for?

* BS/BA in Finance or related field is required
* Accounting certification is desirable (CIMA, ACCA etc.)
* Leasing accounting knowledge - additional advantage
* Typically min of 3 years of accounting experience
* Proficient with MS Office, with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint; Knowledge of Hyperion; Experience with SAP desired.
* Verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish.

For the assignment we see that you have excellent knowledge of reporting standards and have innovative problem solving and strong analytical and quantitative abilities. You have proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and also the ability and desire to work within and in support of a team environment

About Jefferson Wells

Jefferson Wells is part on Manpower Group and we are the global leader in accelerating careers and propelling business growth across Finance, Engineering, purchasing, communication, marketing. As a consultant at Jefferson Wells you will have access to a career network with thousands of colleagues within your field.

Application

We do not accept applications by e-mail. Send in your application as soon as possible. The applications will be evaluate continuously.

Please attach your CV and apply to this position through this web-page. Should you have any questions regarding the position or Jefferson Wells, you are more than welcome to contact Candidate Specialist Anna Bjellheim at anna.bjellheim@jeffersonwells.se