Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist

At Polestar we don't just drive innovation in our cars – our entire business model is different from our competitors. We are looking for an energetic, hands-on and proactive Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Specialist with strong communication, financial analytical skills and excellent understanding of financial reporting and best practise.

We are a team that is dedicated to making a difference together with our colleagues at Polestar. Come join our Polestar Group Finance team in Sweden!

Let us describe the challenge we offer

As a Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist at Polestar you will specialize in financial reporting for a US-listed company, complex technical accounting matters, and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. You will support the business areas by collaborating with stakeholders in the local markets to operationalize technical accounting matters and ensure appropriate compliance with IFRS. You will also support Polestar’s consolidated group consolidation, revenue recognition, share-based compensation, financial instruments, and other key topics. You will be expected to build relationships with other areas of the business such as legal, tax, sales, treasury, and human resources as this will be critical to success in this role and accurate reporting. This position will sit amongst a growing global finance reporting and technical accounting team, located at our Gothenburg HQ, Sweden.

What you’ll do

Working in the Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting department gives you a big opportunity to work with a wide circle of contacts within the Polestar Group, working globally and cross-functionally, as well as a comprehensive view of the financial activities within the group. You will also work with the core business of the company and combine the accounting treatment with the operational view of the business.

Your mission will involve:

• Responsibility for the IFRS Accounting Policies for the Group
• Setting the Accounting treatment related to all kinds of agreements and projects
• Preparation of Group Annual Report and Interim Reports
• Ensuring financial compliance for the Group Annual Report and Interim Reports
• Ensuring financial compliance for the Subsidiary Annual Report
• Ensuring Annual Report filing compliance – Group and Subsidiary
• External Auditors primary contact and co-ordinating different Auditor tasks
• Internal Auditor primary contact
• And other ad-hoc tasks

Who you are

To be a great fit for this position we believe you have:

• Master’s in finance related degree
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualification preferred. 
  
• At a minimum 5 years of relevant experience from e.g., audit firm or similar position at an IFRS reporting company
• Extensive IFRS knowledge.
• An understanding of Local GAAP in European markets
• Capability to translate and apply IFRS regulations into operational complexity

At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication.

We are looking for an open-minded and driven team player who has refined communications skills and high level of business acumen. Having a holistic mindset and good analytical skills are also key factors in this role. Further, you are motivated by working independently and being able to contribute on our exciting journey ahead.

People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you? If you are interested in joining Polestar, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...


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