Accounting Manager- GL

Born in 2014 by Creative Director, Max Svärdh and CEO, Albin Johansson, Axel Arigato is a Sweden based contemporary brand that started from an Instagram page and an idea to break into the footwear market.

With deep roots in music, art, architecture and what is contemporary, Axel Arigato has defined itself by offering more than a product. It has been created to leave an experience at the front of mind, whether it’s via stores, online or through events.

Axel Arigato currently has 8 stores, including London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Munich & Paris with more pending. Expanding from 2 people to now hiring over 100 members of staff in 7 years, Axel Arigato also operates a subsidiary office in London.

In our rapid expansion phase we are hiring a General Ledger Team Manager at our Gothenburg HQ, reporting to our Head of Shared services. When working with us you can expect to work with great colleagues in a rapidly expanding fashion company, where every day brings unique challenges and possibilities. We are a company of innovators, dreamers and doers who are driven by passion.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

As we are now an international company with intentions to move into even more markets, we appreciate applicants with an international background, e.g. experience from international tax and VAT reporting or from setting up new legal entities.

This position is responsible for the quality of the General Ledger including taxes, consolidation and external reporting for all Axel Arigato Group companies and manage a team of 3 direct reports (as of now). As GL Manager you will also be expected to lead:

• Month-end and annual closing, including tax returns and financial statements
• Group consolidation and creation of annual reports
• Overall quality in the accounting process
• Onboarding new legal entities and setting up accounting processes
• Ensure quality in VAT reporting
• Management reporting
• Close collaboration with external auditors and accounting consultants
• Responsible for managing, coaching and developing the GL team of 2-3 employees

Month-end and annual closing

• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in time and follow local legal requirements.
• Control the quality and integrity of balance sheet and income statement.
• Ensure month end closing is completed accurately and according to timetable.
• Ensure intercompany accounts net off on a monthly basis.
• Ensure annual income tax returns and annual financial statements are completely and reported to the local authorities in a timely manner.

VAT reporting

• Ensure VAT returns for all Group companies are completed, accurate and reported in a timely manner.
• Ensure EU VAT reporting for online sales is completed, accurate and reported in a timely manner.

Reporting to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensure consolidated Group reporting to management and investment in our current 11 legal entities
• Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Liaise with other company departments to ensure Accounting rules are adhered to.

Other

• Ensure Transfer Pricing agreements are followed and charges are adhered to.
• Manage, coach and develop the GL team of 3 employees.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

As an Axel Arigato General Ledger Team Manager, you bring a strong finance background with a deep understanding of accounting, tax and VAT policy. You will work in a rapid environment where we are building the company together. We are setting standards, creating processes and at the same time ensuring quality and effectiveness in the daily operational tasks. We believe that you are an independent individual and strong collaborator who is result-oriented, responsible, structured, and flexible as the role will require you to keep deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Management experience of leading small to medium size team
• Minimum 5 years’ experience from finance and accounting as a senior group account or similar from medium to large multinational company
• Consolidation experience including several international legal entities
• Knowledge in Swedish GAP and IFRS is essential, US GAP experience is considered an advantage
• SAP background
• Openness to new tasks and professional development in a fast-growing company
• University degree in finance or accounting

READY TO JOIN THE A-TEAM?
Thanks for reading this far-we appreciate it. If this ad sounds like you and you want to learn more and apply, please submit your CV in English by following the application button before August 8, 2022.

As this recruitment is open during the summer, we will contact interesting candidates ASAP but perhaps not able to give feedback to all until mid-August.

Our recruitment process is strictly based on competencies therefore, we kindly ask you not to include your picture or age with your application.

To see more about our company and careers we welcome you to AXEL ARIGATO - Careers

A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
The idea of Axel Arigato started with the founders; Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson, questioning the whole structure of the fashion industry - why and how you make things. By foregoing seasonal collections, traditional sales channels and engaging with customers directly, Axel Arigato was launched with one main objective: to create the present, shape the future, and inspire generations.

At Axel Arigato, our aim is to build a platform through the power of community, inclusivity, and memorable experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. We believe that our differences are a strength and that by bringing together our individual perspectives and backgrounds, we make magic happen

OUR VALUES : DROP
Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.