We are working in an international company, and you will be required to communicate in English both in writing and orally. In order to thrive in our business environment, you need to like to learn and take on new challenges. You need to be curious, self-driven and flexible. As an Assistant Controller you work to meet the group deadlines for monthly and yearly CLOSE; reconciliations and other as requested. It is important that you are meticulous and enjoy accounting as this is the base in this role.
Main function/purpose of job:
Adhere to defined quality, environmental, health and security policies and procedures
Maintain and support the development of routines and procedures related to the department and function
Maintain and support the development of global, regional and local policies and procedures
Perform and support statutory reporting
Ensure financial risks are identified and escalated
Ensure internal reporting routines and procedures are according to standards
Ensure external reporting routines and procedures are according to national and international requirements and standards
Main missions and results:
(Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required).
Ensure compliance with internal and external financial obligations
Maintain accounting master data related to the function and area of responsibility
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
Analyze Profit & Loss statement to check for anomalies and identify deviations
Book and report payroll
Monitor, and if needed act on the Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables processes
Prepare and report VAT and other statistical reporting
Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly handling of accounting check reports
Support the forecast and budget process
Maintain the fixed asset register
Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the data held within the finance systems and the security of the related data entry processes
Responsible for monthly and yearly book close
Assist internal and external auditors with financial accounting related reviews and implement recommendations for procedural changes
Main missions and results - continued:
Responsible for all reporting in HFM. Responsible for monitoring and follow up of scrap reporting
Assisting with performing material margin analysis and follow up
Perform ad-hoc profitability analysis and cost analysis
Assist with efficiency and profitability improvement projects
Assist with investment calculations and project calculations from a financial point of view
Responsible for monitoring and follow up on stock takes, inventory control and slow-moving and obsolete reviews
Assist with monitoring and follow up on collection of invoices, commercial recoveries and customer/vendor claims
Preferred Skills, Education & Experiences to fulfil role (essential & desirable):
B.Sc. degree in business administration or equivalent education
2-5 years’ experience in financial accounting from a large global company, preferably from production
Excellent excel and accounting skills
Documented knowledge of Swedish accounting rules and regulations
Experience in IFRS and Local GAAP
Result-oriented and self-driven
Analytical and thorough