Finance Assistant Wanted at Wagenborg in Malmö

Are you a down-to-earth and self-driven person who thrives in an international environment? Do you want to work in a smaller office with great opportunities to learn the business from the ground up? Then you might be the one we are looking for at Wagenborg in Malmö. Submit your application today, as we apply continuous selection and will remove the ad once enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The role of Finance Assistant at Wagenborg is a fantastic springboard for you at the beginning of your career. You will be offered a broad and responsible role where you combine qualified financial work with administrative tasks. Since the office consists of a total of 9 employees, the role is varied; one moment you handle large sums in different currencies, and the next you help with the office's well-being. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that financial processes run smoothly. You will work closely with all departments in the organization and contribute with accuracy and efficiency in the daily work.

You are offered

At Wagenborg, you are offered a stimulating and dynamic workplace in central Malmö with good commuting opportunities and a family-like corporate culture. Here, there is a focus on community through activities and trips to other offices. The company operates in an international environment where you will have development opportunities. Wagenborg values short decision-making paths and a high degree of freedom under responsibility, which includes flexibility, benefit time, and the possibility to work remotely one day a week. Wagenborg offers a down-to-earth environment with high ceilings where colleagues support each other.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Parental leave replacement for 1.5 years
• Working hours: Weekdays 08:30–16:30
• Start: Immediately
• Security checks: Background check and credit report will be conducted on the final candidate

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Tasks

In the role of Finance Assistant, you report to the office's financial administrator. You are expected to gradually become self-sufficient and take initiative on your own. Your main tasks include:

• Finance: Ongoing bookkeeping, following up on accounts receivable and accounts payable, currency exchange, invoicing, handling supplier invoices, registering payments, account reconciliations, participating in development projects within finance, administering expenses and travel reimbursements, assisting with monthly and annual financial closings, as well as some reporting to the parent company in the Netherlands.
• Administration: Booking travel for colleagues, purchasing office supplies, managing event invitations, and acting as an internal service function for the office.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

• Has a post-secondary degree in finance from a vocational school or university
• Has previous work experience in finance
• Is fluent in both spoken and written Swedish and English
• Is experienced with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities

• Helpful
• Responsible
• Socially confident

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

Wagenborg Shipping Sweden AB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dutch Royal Wagenborg – a family-owned shipping company with a proud tradition and a strong global position. We operate traditional shipping activities with a focus on the Scandinavian export industry. With us, you benefit from being part of a large, global company with high turnover and international contacts, while also becoming a key player in our tight-knit local team at the office in central Malmö.