Job Karlstad, Sweden

Lead Finance Specialist - Accounting Operations

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Employer
Workwide AB
Employment type
Full-time
Experience required
Yes

Job Description Summary We are looking for a Finance specialist (statutory) to join our North Europe controllership team. Role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with statutory reporting, audits, tax and compliance within Nordic countries. In this role, you will work as part of regional controllership team and report to the North Europe Region Statutory Leader. Job Description The role offers you a fantastic opportunity to enhance your statutory, audit and tax related expertise in global organization. GE Vernova is one of the leading energy technology companies in the world serving utilities, grid operators and industrial customers in the power and electrification sector. GE Vernova | The Energy of Change The position is hybrid-remote and based in Noida, India. Especially at the beginning your presence in the office is required. Key Responsibilities Support with the internal and external audit works for your Region to ensure on-time delivery of the statutory requirements Coordinate deliverables with the relevant owners & responsible parties to ensure documentation is provided to high quality and on time Liaise with external auditors to provide documentation, resolve queries and ensure timely closure of audit items. Ensure compliance with statutory and tax KPIs, supporting tracking and reporting on relevant metrics. Develop a basic understanding of key business and financial drivers, and report potential risks or control issues to the Region Controller as appropriate. Support STAT to GAAP adjustments in Statutory HFM and post related entries in SAP dual ledger (L1). Work on legal entity-level S2G (Stat to GAAP) adjustments, including analysis and efforts to minimize reconciling items. Oversee region transactional taxes (VAT) filings and assure local regulators' compliance Support in statutory related initiatives in SAP or such as SAF-T Required Qualifications At least 5-6 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a Book Keeping, Statutory Reporting Qualified accountant, CA / CFA / CS / CMA / Graduate / B Com Proven years of experience in auditing, accounting or financial reporting Desired Characteristics Basic knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/Finnish or other Nordic accounting standards and legal requirements). Fluency in English is required. Prior stakeholder management experience, particularly with Swedish and Norwegian stakeholders, will be considered an advantage SAP experience (FI, PS) Proficient use of MS Office, ability to learn quickly new IT tools Good verbal and written communication skills Analytical skills - able to link financial results to operational performance drivers Adaptable/Flexible - being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations Integrity - accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others Someone who is proactive and determined, committed to delivering high-quality work Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Profession
Administrativ assistent
Salary type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Open positions
1
Contact person
Fredrik Carlsen
Employer Workplace
Workwide AB
Region
Värmlands län
Occupation Field
Administration, ekonomi, juridik
Postcode
65340
Duration
Ongoing
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
Working Hours
Full-time
Employment Type Label
Permanent
City
Karlstad
Address
Våxnäsgatan 3
GPS
59.38216609466, 13.495453976624
Published
27. 8. 2026
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