Accounting Manager at the Department of Finance, Stockholm University

The Department of Finance at Stockholm University is now looking for a driven and experienced Accounting Manager who is looking forward to playing a key role in the development of our operations.

The Department of Finance has begun the automation of our processes. We will soon also start the procurement of a new financial administrative system.

We offer you a stimulating workplace in a dynamic organization where you have a significant impact on the success of the operations.

The Department of Finance has over 40 employees and is part of the university administration.

The Department consists of two sections and a staff unit. We work to ensure that financial management is efficient and legally secure with a strong focus on supporting the university's goals.

The Department of Finance is responsible for the authority's external financial reporting and provides specialist knowledge regarding the university's financial planning, monitoring, accounting, and procurement.

More information about us can be found at: Department of Finance (https://medarbetare.su.se/vart-su/organisation/universitetsforvaltningen/ekonomiavdelningen).

Job Responsibilities

As Accounting Manager, you will lead the accounting section and ensure that the financial reporting is of high quality and complies with applicable regulations.

You and your team will act as support for the entire university and are responsible for ensuring that the university's accounting model meets the requirements for both external reporting and internal monitoring. You have a holistic perspective and are driven to develop university-wide processes in the accounting area.

Your main responsibilities include leading and participating in:

• the work of the accounting section, including personnel responsibility for 16 employees
• the work with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the entire university
• the preparation of the financial parts of the annual report
• coordination of audits and contact with auditors
• development and streamlining of accounting processes.

An important part of your work is to collaborate on accounting issues both internally and externally and to follow the development of regulations in the accounting area.

You have solid competence and experience in accounting. The work places high demands on your ability to navigate between operational and strategic work.

You report to the Chief Financial Officer and are part of the management team of the Department of Finance.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other equivalent education.
• Several years of relevant experience in qualified accounting work within a government authority.
• Experience in developing processes.
• Leadership experience.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious:

• Experience working at a Swedish higher education institution.

About the Employment

The employment is permanent, full-time with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date according to agreement.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research, making Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Chief Financial Officer Agneta Pantzare, phone 08-16 19 17, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: How to apply for a position (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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