Accounting Specialist
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Job Summary
About the role
In the role asAccounting Specialistyoutakeresponsibilityfor key accounting activities with a focus on Ifs operations in Sweden.This role offers the opportunity to independently work in a dynamic international environment build expertise in insurance accounting contribute to ongoing projects and actively driveprocessimprovements. The role reports to the Head of Private Insurance Accounting.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinate accounting and reporting processes in Sweden including contributing to book close and Group reporting activities for Ifs Swedish entities ensuring quality assurance and controls for the balance sheet and income statement coordinating external audits and working with annual reports and other external reporting as well as providing guidance on accounting matters within your area of responsibility.
Develop understanding of Business Area Private via close collaboration with controllers taking part in new product launchesbusinessinitiativesand system developments
Submit VAT returns fortheSwedish entities manage various tax payments work closely with the Corporate Tax function and support tax-related quality assurance and controls
Support HR on accounting-related matters
Work closely withotheraccounting teams across the Nordic countries and business areas
We offer
In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer.Hereare some of the benefitsofworking at If:
An including work environment where everyone is welcome
Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics
Social activities as well as highly skilled professional environment
Possibility of hybrid workplace
Health promoting workplace with e.g. wellness allowance and various sports activities
Great insurance benefits
Lunch benefit
High pension savings
About the team
Financial Reporting Operationsis responsible forthe operational financial reporting process for individual If Group companies as well as investment accounting the risk reserving process and operating expense processes.
Within Financial Reporting Operations the Local Accounting unit includes the Private Commercial & Industrial Baltic Accounting and Investment Accounting teams. Its role is to ensure high-quality financial reporting across all business areas and to harmonize insurance accounting processes across business areas countries and companies in the Nordic and Baltic region. We work closely with other teams in Financial Reporting Operations Group Reporting and the business areas.
You will join Ifs Private Insurance Accounting team of 13 employees across Sweden Finland Norway and Denmark and a team leaderlocatedin your day-to-day work you will collaborate closely with colleagues across If including business area controllers actuaries tax experts and corporate reporting specialists.
Who are you
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in accounting within the insurance industry a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn new processessystemsand people. You should be comfortable working in a large international organization and navigating a complex systemenvironment. You are structured and work effectively under tight deadlines. Youenjoyworkingboth independently and collaborativelywhile contributing to a positive workplace culture.
You also have:
A degree in accounting finance auditing or a related field
510 years of experience in accounting auditing or a similar role
A strong understanding of accounting processes and workflows
Experience working in a finance function within a large international company
Hands-on experience with financial close processes and tax related tasks
Strong Excel skills
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English
Experience in the insurance or finance industry is an advantage
Additionalfacts and the recruitment process
Application deadline:Screening and interviewing will startimmediately. However application deadline isAugust24th.
To apply for the position:Please attach yourCV
Work location:Stockholm (Bergshamra). Hybrid work is available.
Start:As soon as possible or by agreement
For more information please contactJanina PogodinaHead of Private Insurance Accountingand46 76-.
It is a requirement for the position that Ifs extended fit & proper requirements including background checks can be met.
We look forward to your application!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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