Senior Accounting Manager

at  Northvolt

We are looking for a experienced finance professional to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent and passionate Central Finance team based in Stockholm. By joining us, you will be a key player in our central finance team.
As Senior Manager Accounting you will be overseeing and managing accounting function, developing processes and controls and ensuring month end close procedures are performed timely and accurately.
Your tasks is to develop the accounting function as a part of the finance team in Stockholm taking the responsibility for accounting, reporting and building and developing the accounting team.

Specific skills (eg specific programmes, languages, certifications etc)

• High level of energy and enthusiasm to work in a fast moving business
• Able to work independently and drive issues to conclusion with a sense of ownership to deliver.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics365 experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, PowerBI 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 plu

• Lead and develop a team of specialists to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Drive and develop the monthly closing procedures and reporting process and ensure that all procedures are followed, including but not limited to approval of journals, ensuring accuracy of the accounts, review of reconciliations etc.
• Streamline and improve accounting systems and operations
• Together with the team sense check monthly and quarterly results.
• Collaborate with Global Shared Service Center to review the quality of information delivered.
• Managing audit activities
• Ensuring compliance with Swedish GAAP, IFRS and regulatory requirements
  The person we are looking for is driven, caring and structured. You thrive by leading others and work towards common goals. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor.
  Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We’re a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.
  Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
  Full time employment, fixed salary.
  Planned starting date is asap.
  Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.
  Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.
  Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as Accounting, Financial control or similar.
• Degree in accounting, business or similar. Professional qualifications ACCA, ACA or similar are a merit
• Experience of working at medium to large manufacturing company is preferred

Specific skills (eg specific programmes, languages, certifications etc)

• High level of energy and enthusiasm to work in a fast moving business
• Able to work independently and drive issues to conclusion with a sense of ownership to deliver.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics365 experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, PowerBI 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 (Consider Bold – Passionate – Excellent)

• Energy
• Grit
• Attention to Detail

Great Place to Work
World leading technique
Top specialists as team peers
International environment
Fast paced & entrepreneurial culture
Warrant program
Wellness grant