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We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for recruitment to the Kvinna till Kvinna headquarters in Stockholm. Do you have solid knowledge of Swedish accounting and want to work in an organization that makes a difference? Then you should take a closer look at this position!

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. For every woman’s right to be safe and to be heard. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with 160 local partner organisations across 20 countries to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all. The future is equal. And together, we are change.

About the position

As an Accounting Manager at Kvinna till Kvinna, you will have a central role within the finance function. You will collaborate with a finance officer, work closely with the controller team, and report to the Head of Finance and Administration.

Your responsibilities and tasks include:

• Leading and being responsible for accounting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Swedish accounting principles and tax laws as well as internal policies.
• Managing annual financial statements, audits, and financial reports to the board, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts for liquidity and cash flow.
• Collaborating with controllers to improve and streamline processes and transparency in project and grant accounting.
• Administering the cloud-based business system XLedger.
• Communicating with the external payroll provider.
• Supporting the organization in financial matters, particularly related to fundraising and project accounting.
• Staying updated on changes in regulations and legislation, and ensuring that policies and templates are updated.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with an academic degree in finance and several years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, preferably within the non-profit sector or foundations. Experience in project accounting and grant management is an advantage. A background in auditing is also a plus.

You have extensive experience working in business systems and your Excel skills are very good. You communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing. We would like you to have experience and interest in leading and developing a finance team.

As a person, you are analytical, structured, and meticulous. You have the ability to see both details and the big picture, as well as to handle complex accounting and reporting issues. To thrive in the organization, you should also be proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong desire to contribute to the foundation's mission.

Interested?

The position of Accounting Manager is a permanent full-time position, with an initial probationary period of six months. The position is based in Stockholm and travel may occur. Kvinna till Kvinna has a collective agreement (Tjänstemän Fremia with Unionen and Akademikerförbunden). Read more about the organization at kvinnatillkvinna.se.

In this recruitment, Kvinna till Kvinna collaborates with 360 Recruitment & Interim AB. You are warmly welcome to submit your application at 360rekrytering.se (http://www.360rekrytering.se/). Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously throughout the process. If you have any questions, please feel free to call recruitment consultant Ulrika Lewander at 070-841 92 21.

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