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Senior Accountant

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SCANIA CV AKTIEBOLAG logoScania Cv Aktiebolag · Södertälje, Stockholms Län
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Requirements

  • You demonstrate strong accounting knowledge along with ownership, structure, and sound judgment. You are comfortable working with details while understanding the broader business impact of accurate and timely reporting.
  • You are also curious about improving how work is done. We value people who can identify practical improvements, challenge unclear ways of working in a respectful way and help us build more harmonised, efficient and compliant processes.
  • You need to bring
  • A university degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years' experience in accounting and financial reporting.
  • Good knowledge of Swedish GAAP and local statutory requirements.
  • Experience from book closing, reconciliations and group reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle and SAP.
  • -Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
  • We also value that you:
  • Communicate clearly and collaborate well across functions.
  • Stay calm and methodical when challenges arise.
  • Are helpful and service minded.
  • Enjoy solving problems and improving how work is done.
  • It is an advantage if you have:
  • Experience from SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation.
  • Experience with Power Query, DAX, Power BI or similar tools.
  • Curiosity about how AI and digital tools can support accounting, reporting and analysis.
  • This Is Us
  • You will join a team of 10 skilled and experienced colleagues who value collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • We work closely with local finance departme

Additional Information

Job Title: Senior Accountant Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions. Our values - customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste - are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future. Role Summary Join Global Finance Operations and help ensure reliable accounting and reporting for Scania's production and logistics operations. In this role, you will combine accounting expertise, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement to support informed business decisions and strong financial control during an important transformation journey. Our Production and Logistics Accounting and Reporting team is responsible for record-to-report activities for 18 production and logistics units. The quality of our work helps Scania make reliable decisions, meet internal and external requirements and maintain strong financial control during a period of change. As Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of selected units within the Production and Logistics flow. You will combine detailed accounting work with stakeholder dialogue, reporting quality and continuous improvement. You are not expected to know every process from day one. We do, however, expect you to take ownership, ask relevant questions and build the knowledge needed to succeed. You will contribute your experience, share knowledge with colleagues and help resolve deviations in a structured and accountable way. Job Responsibilities Ensure complete, accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closings. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper documentation and follow-up. Secure compliance with statutory requirements, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local GAAP and group reporting requirements. Act as the main contact for your designated units towards auditors, Group Reporting, finance managers and local finance and business control teams. Coordinate monthly activities, such as payroll and personnel related postings and ad hoc payments Drive improvements in accounting processes and ways of working to increase efficiency, quality and compliance. Contribute to more harmonised ways of working across units. Support the ongoing migration from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA. Work with continuous improvements according to The Scania Way.


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