Polestar

Group Accountant

Polestar

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Gothenburg • Sweden

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About the role

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual group closing processes, including preparation and validation of consolidation and adjustment entries
  • Collaborate with subsidiaries and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions
  • Perform financial analysis and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of external IFRS financial reports, including notes and disclosures for quarterly and annual filings
  • Maintain and monitor consolidation system data to ensure consistency and data quality across group entities
  • Contribute to the development, maintenance, and documentation of group accounting policies and processes
  • Participate in group accounting projects, reporting improvements, and system enhancements
  • Coordinate with external auditors and support the audit process by providing documentation and explanations
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve group accounting procedures, controls, and reporting efficiency

Requirements

  • A university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience within group accounting, a global corporate finance function, or an audit firm
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and group consolidation principles
  • Experience working with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial analysis and reporting
  • Experience with consolidation systems; AARO experience is a strong advantage
  • Exposure to SOX compliance and reporting for U.S.-listed companies is considered a plus
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work from home a couple of days per week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisIFRS accounting standardsgroup consolidation principlesfinancial reportingclosing processesdata qualityaccounting policiesreporting efficiencyExcel
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills