Polarium

Head of Group Accounting

Polarium

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇸🇪 Sweden

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Oversee accounting operations of all Polarium Group subsidiaries and ensure adherence to group policies
  • Ensure local accounting teams maintain compliance with local regulations and deliver high-quality financial data for consolidation and reporting
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes and coordinate external audits
  • Develop and implement global accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
  • Provide strategic financial leadership and reporting to senior management
  • Lead, develop and motivate a global accounting team with direct reports in Sweden and resources in subsidiaries
  • Drive continuous process improvements, efficiency and automation in financial processes, including ERP optimization
  • Oversee statutory reporting and support preparation/submission required by local jurisdictions
  • Manage financial aspects of legal entity establishments and support Annual Report and management reporting in accordance with IFRS

Requirements

  • Academic degree in economics
  • Several years of experience in accounting management within a global context
  • Prior experience leading teams
  • Proficient in English and Swedish (spoken and written)
  • Strong leadership, analytical and goal-oriented mindset
  • Ability to create structure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with IFRS and statutory reporting
  • Experience coordinating audits and managing month-end/year-end closing processes
  • Experience developing and implementing accounting policies, internal controls and process improvements
  • Experience driving ERP/system improvements and financial process automation
  • Ability to manage financials of subsidiaries and establish legal entities
  • Based in or able to work from central Stockholm (Hagastaden)