Hybrid Head of Accounting – Tax

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Providing strategic direction for accounting, tax, and regulatory reporting across SEB Kort, including setting the target operating model for the function.
  • Leading and developing a high-performing team, including a sub-team managed by a direct-reporting manager.
  • Driving the integration of AirPlus, ensuring its accounting and tax processes align with SEB’s standards.
  • Managing group-level consolidation, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements across SEB Kort’s group of companies.
  • Taking overall operational responsibility for day-to-day accounting and tax activities, ensuring smooth and accurate execution.
  • Ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, tax legislation, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and advisors.
  • Driving continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and governance structures.
  • Representing SEB Kort in cross-functional projects and SEB Group-level initiatives.

Requirements

  • Academic degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
  • 15+ years of finance experience in large international companies, preferably within banking or financial services.
  • At least 5 years of senior leadership experience managing teams within Finance.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting, consolidation, financial reporting, and tax compliance in a regulated environment.
  • Experience from post-merger integration is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

  • Entrepreneurial Scandinavian environment
  • Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week
  • International opportunities and working environment
  • Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits

Job title

Head of Accounting – Tax

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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