Accounting Development ExpertAre you a responsible and structured person driven to work on the development of accounting processes Are you an expert with knowledge in the area of financial instruments and are you attracted to work in an exciting and changing environmentThis position might be a perfect match for you.Swedbank is now looking for an Accounting Development Expert.About the RoleThe role is part of Accounting Development which is a part of Accounting Nordic within the GF/CFO Office function. Accounting Development contributes to the strategic development of the bank.
As one of eight experts in the Accounting Development team you work with assisting and supporting the business in various development projects in line with Swedbanks Strategic Development Plan. Projects can be within the CFO Office or for other business units such as Payments Cards Savings Markets. The focus is on the accounting of financial instruments.
Our working method is agile based on a 13-year roadmap with short-term planning conducted at 10-week intervals. You will serve as the main point of contact between various stakeholders with specific operational and technical expertise within the bank.
The work involves defining validating and implementing according to current requirements for accounting processes.
You need to be curious and willing to learn new things within various business areas to be able to act as an accounting expert and contribute to developing new accounting processes.
EducationRelevant academic degree.
BackgroundWe are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience (minimum five years) in the accounting of financial instruments from institutions supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen).
It is an advantage if you have worked with development of accounting operations and are used to cooperate with various stakeholders.
Experience working in an agile method or in project form is also beneficial.
It is good if you have experience from complex financial operations preferably from the banking sector.
Personal QualitiesYou analyze situations to identify illogical or inconsistent solutions and foresee problems. You have a good ability to develop effective reasonable and feasible solutions to problems considering the big picture. You prioritize based on overall strategies.
You challenge status quo and drive new initiatives. You adapt and initiate change and development efforts. You seek new perspectives and ideas to stimulate innovation and change communicating both your own and others ideas on how the organization can develop.
You are driven and work hard and persistently to achieve set goals. You quickly and effectively adjust your behaviour to meet targets handle difficulties or solve problems. You notice and address unresolved issues and take work and performance seriously.
You strive to establish credibility and trust and create collaboration with individuals at various levels within organizations reaching out to build new relationships or strengthen existing ones. You engage with others in an open and accepting manner making them feel comfortable.
You cooperate by promoting and developing others ideas. You share information and expertise to achieve desired results. You prefer collaboration over competition; you share responsibility for reaching goals and assist as needed for the group to perform. You find ways to compromise by identifying others needs to achieve win-win results.
You learn from experiences and feedback from other people. You develop skills and performance over time adjusting your behaviour based on feedback from others. You are aware of your strengths/weaknesses and when assistance from others is needed to get the job done effectively.
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Our selection is done continually so dont waitsubmit your application today. Please note that we only accept applications via the link in the advertisement. If you have questions about the position or the process feel free to contact recruitment consultant Helena Pettersson at 46 705-938766 or
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