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Electrolux Professional Group is a leading global provider of professional food, beverage and laundry solutions, serving customers in more than 100 countries. As a listed company with a strong international presence, the group is now looking for their next Head of Group Accounting. This is a key role within Group Finance, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the group’s financial consolidation and reporting while working closely with senior finance leaders across the organization. As Head of Group Accounting, you will lead the monthly and quarterly financial consolidation of the group and play a central role in ensuring high-quality financial reporting in accordance with IFRS. You will lead a team of two experienced team members and act as the group’s expert in accounting and financial reporting matters. The role also includes ownership of the group’s accounting manual and the group’s financial reporting and consolidation system, AARO, ensuring that reporting processes are robust, efficient, and aligned with the group’s internal control framework.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the group’s legal consolidation and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes according to IFRS, including preparation of financials for quarterly interim reports
Prepare and ensure quality of the consolidated financial statements for the group’s annual report, including notes and disclosures
Lead, coach, and develop the Group Accounting team
Act as the group’s subject matter expert on accounting and financial reporting matters
Own and develop the group’s financial reporting and consolidation system, AARO
Maintain and develop the group’s accounting manual in line with the latest IFRS standards
Collaborate closely with finance teams and group functions to ensure a strong and efficient reporting process
Ensure that the consolidation process complies with the internal control framework
Manage and coordinate the external audit of the group consolidation
Requirements:
Senior accounting professional with strong experience in group accounting and financial consolidation within an international group
Solid background from one of the Big 4 firms
Deep understanding of IFRS
Experience working in a listed or complex multinational organization
Strong technical accounting expertise
Leadership capabilities
Proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
Genuine curiosity to learn more about the business/finance beyond group accounting
Nice to have:
Experience of M&A (incl maintenance of the acquisition register) and accounting of financial instruments