Group Accountant to Gothenburg HQ

The opportunity

Polestar is accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility through electric performance. As we continue to grow as a U.S.-listed global organization we are strengthening our Group Finance function and are now looking for a Group Accountant to join our Group Accounting team at our headquarters in Gothenburg.

Let us describe the challenge we offer

In this role you will be part of the Group Accounting team playing a key role in ensuring high-quality timely and accurate consolidated financial reporting for the Polestar Group. The position has a strong focus on group closings consolidation and external financial reporting including IFRS reporting and SEC filings with Nasdaq in New York.

You will work closely with subsidiaries internal stakeholders and external auditors contributing to a consistent and compliant financial reporting framework across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a global scale-up environment where processes continue to evolve and improve.

This position is located at our HQ in Gothenburg. We understand that work-life balance isnt easy and of course welcome our employees to work flexible hours and from home a couple of days per week if needed. We believe in empowerment.

What youll do

As a Group Accountant at Polestar you will support the full cycle of group financial reporting and play an important role in delivering reliable financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. You will work hands-on with consolidation analysis and reporting and contribute to continuously improving our group accounting processes.

You will also collaborate closely with subsidiaries and finance teams across the organization to ensure accuracy compliance and consistency in financial reporting.

You will:

• 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

Who you are

You are a structured and analytical finance professional with a solid understanding of group accounting and financial reporting. You enjoy working in a dynamic international environment and thrive when collaborating with different stakeholders. You combine attention to detail with a pragmatic mindset and are comfortable handling deadlines in a listed-company context.

You are proactive communicative and continuously look for ways to improve processes and ways of working.

To be a great fit for this position we believe you have:

• A university degree in Business Administration Finance Accounting or equivalent

• 57 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

At Polestar you will be part of a cross-functional and international team with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. Since Polestar moves fast you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.

People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive diverse and innovative. Together we are creating collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility. We are an electric performance brand determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you
If you are interested in joining the Polestar crew dont wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job ad will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey Which is electric by the way