Senior Group Financial controller

At Klarna we are all about simplifying buying and smooth payments​. Our users like that, a lot, and we continue to grow in our effort to become the world’s favourite way to buy online. ​If you’re triggered by having an impact on how millions of people shop and pay online, you’re exactly the type of person we are looking for.​ We have secured our banking license and with this comes tons of interesting opportunities to pursue. Our goal is to improve the online buying experience for our consumers and merchants all over the world.   

We now have a need for a contractor and for this position you need to be comfortable with below and enjoy working with the tasks stated.
We want to stress that this role is hands-on one but for the right consultant it could with time grow into more responsibilities. We expect to find a senior specialist that come in running and could support the team in foremost group accounting/consolidation related tasks

Senior group financial controller 

 Experience:
● Minimum 7 years of experience from consolidation and group accounting
● Preferably worked with IFRS standards
● Can consolidate and eliminate independently
● Preferably experience from working at a bank/financial institution
● Must have taken ownership of and had responsibility for the consolidation 
● Must have experience in how to book minority interests 
● Have strong communications skills and be able to communicate in both English and Swedish
● Work independently with monthly, quarterly, yearly reporting 
● Strong system knowledge e.g. SAP FC, IBM Cognos Controller or similar 

Tasks:
● Can consolidate and eliminate independently, will contribute by ensuring we close the books with high quality by reviewing and supporting in the closing process together with other team members
● Pro-actively support the organisation in consolidating and group reporting related questions, both reporting entities as well as HQ
● Continuously work on improving processes to enhance the quality of Klarna's financial reporting and support in updating instructions to the group
● Support the subsidiaries in questions concerning consolidation system, reporting and accounting
● Review reporting from the subsidiaries
● Work with annual and interim reports
● Detail-oriented but also see the bigger picture 
● Support in the test and implementation phase of the new consolidation system 

Start Date: February 26
End Date: 3-6 months 
Option for Extension: Yes
Work Load: 100 %
Location: Stockholm 

Culture​ - You'll have an opportunity to work with people from 45 different countries in our English speaking office in Stockholm city centre. It is important that you like team work and always strive for good quality. 

Learning​ - We have a learning and development focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training and regular internal technical talks.   

We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Our team includes women, men, mothers, fathers, the self-taught, the college-educated, and people from all over the world.   

Application
To apply, fill out the form at the bottom of the job ad at Next u's website. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continually. You are welcome to send your application written in English

We look forward to your application! 

About Next u
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