Group Parent Company Accountant overseas the intercompany eliminations, manages acquisitions, and controls the balance sheets of the holding companies.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Intercompany Eliminations:
- Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Collaborate with regional finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
Acquisitions and Disposals:
- Prepare detailed financial analysis in respect of the impact of acquisitions / disposals, shareholder contributions and other movements in respect of equity.
- Monitor and report on the financial performance of newly acquired companies.
- To own and understand the accounting treatment of all "owner" transactions, such as dividends, shareholder contributions, new issues as well as divestment and acquisitions, including accounting for additional purchase prices.
- Monitor the value of shares in subsidiaries and consider the potential impairment impact from transactions.
Income Statement and Balance Sheet Control:
- Oversee the integrity of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Ensure all postings to equity are made correctly and fully reconciled monthly
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Conduct variance analysis and resolve any issues related to account balances.
Process Control:
- Develop and implement efficient financial processes and controls.
- Ensure all accounting entries in the parent company are made correctly and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Enhance reporting procedures for better visibility into financial performance.
- Own the internal and external audits and provide necessary documentation to external auditors.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial matters, most importantly the Group Consolidation Team
Tax:
- Ensure all tax balances are appropriately recognized monthly
Profile
- Degree in Business Administration or equivalent accounting qualification
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting
- Deep and broad understanding of accounting incl. VAT regulations
- Advanced knowledge of MS office tools (MS Outlook and Excel)
- SAP Experience
- Mindset for process improvements
- Language skills: fluent in English and one additional European language (preferably Swedish, French, Italian, Spanish)
- Communication skills and a cooperative mindset
- High level of accountability and accuracy
- Team player with a good sense for different company/ country cultures
Job Offer
- Hybrid working model.
- A good opportunity for your professional growth.