Financial Reporting and Accounting Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and competent Interim Financial Reporting and Accounting Specialist with one year fixed term contract to support our growing finance team and play an important role in IFRS reporting and implementation of consolidation and reporting tools. The successful individual will have a keen interest in accounting, and also be a “go to” expert where complex transactions need to be analysed and new accounting standards are released to assess the impact on the organisation.

You will play an important role in accounting function of a company, preparing high-quality financial statements and ensuring that accounting records are kept appropriately and that reported results comply with accounting standards (IFRS and K3) and relevant legislation.

Some of the key duties include analysing complex transactions and writing accounting memos, co-ordinating and assisting Group Financial Control Manager with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements and other periodic financial reports, ensuring that the finance team operates within a robust control environment and being the principle point of contact for external auditors.

You will also contribute to ensuring that financial systems are fit for purpose, are appropriately maintained and will help identify areas for improvement.

Ultimately, you’ll help maintain our company’s financial health and make sure we use our resources beneficially. You will gain increasing experience as the company grows whilst utilising the best technology and develop processes for a lean mean finance function.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing thorough documentation relating to the complex accounting transactions in accordance with IFRS and K3.
• Assisting the Group Financial Control Manager with further development and maintenance of the consolidation tool together with IT department.
• Developing the Group's monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, including liaising with the business to obtain relevant reporting deliverables on a timely basis.
• Working closely with the business to ensure that accounting policies are implemented properly.
• Providing expert technical accounting advice and guidance which includes implementing new changes, requirements and improvements as well as training to the team.
• Supporting with technical accounting papers and acting as a point of contact for external auditors on any technical accounting matters.
• Co-ordinating and assisting the Group Financial Control Manager with the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements whilst ensuring that the internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Assisting with the audit process and liaising with external personnel as required.
• Streamlining and improving accounting systems and operations.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and K3 accounting standards and relevant legislation.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

One year fixed term employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Audit, Financial accounting advisory services, Financial reporting or Financial control or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and K3).
• Degree in accounting. Professional qualifications ACCA, ACA or similar are a merit.
• IFRS experience and experience with consolidation.
• Experience of working with medium to large companies is preferred.
• Experience from Big 4 companies is a merit.
• Experience of working with a Financial Reporting Consolidation tool is a merit.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics365 experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel (vlookups, pivot tables etc.)
• Business language of Northvolt is English. Swedish is a plus.

About the company

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable, sustainable, and high-quality cells and battery systems. Built to enable the future of energy.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make the world’s greenest batteries.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re looking for smart people from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun!