Accounting Economist at Bergkvara

Bergkvara's operations are characterized by proximity, humanity, and action. Collective travel is rapidly developing with a strong focus on sustainability and technological advancement. We are part of driving that development.

The finance department consists of three accounting economists and three controllers responsible for their respective companies, a coordinator, and five accounting assistants. All currently report to the CFO.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of accounting economist for the group is a key function to ensure the group's overall economic and financial reporting. You are responsible for modernizing and streamlining the company's financial processes, participating in and driving the establishment of new regulations, as well as conducting investigations and projects. You are responsible for the foundational documents for all companies in the group and report to the CFO.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading the work on the annual report for all companies in the group.
• Monthly consolidation of the group's income statement and balance sheet as well as cash flow.
• Planning and preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Quality assurance and analysis of reporting from subsidiaries.
• Participating in departmental monthly meetings and monitoring the status and quality of the companies' balance sheet reconciliations.
• Consolidating the group's budget and long-term plans in Konsolidator.
• Working on the group's annual report according to K3 and upcoming relevant regulations.
• Superuser for Konsolidator.

The company is on an exciting transformation journey with significant growth potential ahead. You will be an important part of supporting the company and the finance function in that development. New challenges may arise that we have not dealt with before, and you will coach the accounting economists in finding solutions for this. Are you ready to step up?

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Relevant academic degree in finance.
• Solid knowledge in accounting, group accounting, and K3.
• Experience with consolidation systems, a general interest in systems, and the ability to develop routines with the help of system support.
• Experience working in medium to large groups.
• Familiarity with documenting routine descriptions and policies.
• Good knowledge of English and Swedish.

It is an advantage if you have experience with the consolidation system Konsolidator and a background from one of the larger auditing firms.

As a person, you take great responsibility and structure your work approach independently while driving your processes forward. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. Furthermore, you are grounded in your values and have a clear ethical compass, understanding the importance of handling the responsibility for economic and financial data and reporting in a professional and correct manner. You have a high economic awareness to apply business principles and a strong numerical analytical ability to understand, interpret, and solve tasks accurately and meticulously.

You have good communication skills, are attentive, and collaborate well with others. With your strong adaptability, you can easily relate to different people and situations, creating trusting relationships. You possess good leadership qualities and are someone who fosters engagement and participation, coordinating groups and becoming a reference point for others.

OTHER

Bergkvara is one of the largest players in Swedish public transport. We operate bus traffic and rail traffic within contracted public transport, as well as school traffic and commercial line and on-demand bus traffic. Our operations also include all types of vehicle service for heavy utility vehicles. The group is established in about 40 locations across Sweden, has over 2000 employees, and generates approximately 2.5 billion SEK in revenue.