Purchase to Pay Accountant

The Finance Function at SKF in Gothenburg Sweden includes Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Record to Report and Central Controlling processes. Our Sub Finance Operations Center will support several countries in North Europe.


We are now looking for Accountants to join our growing Purchase to Pay team




Accountant - Purchase to Pay




At Purchase to Pay, we are currently performing Accounts Payable activities for most of the SKF companies in Sweden. Within the near future the scope will increase with responsibility for other countries in the North EMEA region. We are working in different finance applications depending on unit, but the main companies use SAP.


We have an exciting future ahead of us, with an updated finance strategy. We have Business excellence as a working tool, and we have just started the journey for the Global finance.


Your day-to-day work
Follow up and secure payments on time for external and internal suppliers in scope through daily follow up, support to business within the AP process, handling payment reminders and contact with suppliers
Follow up and monitor of outsourced AP activities
Ensure the quality of master data about our suppliers from a financial point of view
Carrying out ad hoc and monthly analysis of AP processes and DPO
Have a close collaboration with Purchasing organizations in North EMEA
Responsible of the reconciliation of GR/IR
Perform AP closing and reporting activities
Drive and coordinate improvements and use SKF Business excellence as the tool to reach our future goals





We expect you to have/be
An experienced accountant with a degree in Business Administration/Accounting or similar working experience. You have prior experience from working in different finance systems and as well MS Office. Since we´re an international organization, we do require fluency in writing and speaking English.
Other language is a benefit especially some of our Nordic countries' language.




You will enjoy working here if you
Are a team player and a purposeful action taker. We work together as a team and we will go forward improving our processes, therefore you need to have a critical mindset, with capability and willingness to challenge the standard in order to secure accounting and improve processes. You need to be open minded when it comes to change since we have an exciting and challenging journey ahead of us.


In order to be successful in this position, you need to be a good problem-solver, result oriented and have great networking and business acumen skills.


We offer
A job in an international environment
You will be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks
SKF is a historical Swedish company with a lot of opportunities in the future
To be part of an engaged team with a lot of team spirit
And to be part of transfers from countries within our scope



Our people are our success. After all it is people who turn strategy into action. Whether you want to make the world more sustainable, find innovative solutions for businesses or be at the forefront of technological change. SKF is the place to build your career.


You will work alongside some of the best and the brightest in the industry, with many opportunities to grow. Here you can be sure to develop both professionally and personally. And be part of an organization that always recognizes the power of knowledge - your knowledge.


Additional Information For You
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden. Local contract in SKF Sverige AB.
You will report to the Manager of Purchase to Pay, who is located in Gothenburg Sweden.


For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Patrik Schultzén, Recruitment Expert EMEA, +46 31 337 1270 or patrik.schultzen@skf.com


SKF is the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. The inherent skills and competence of our around 40 000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide.


SKF is establishing a Finance Operations Center organization supporting all SKF units globally. We have an exciting future ahead of us towards a clear Finance strategy road map. Finance will have a powerful role related to a lean, efficient and digital environment, and we are aiming to be in the frontline of next generation Business Finance.


Union contacts
Unionen – Jonny Hilbert +46 31 3372155
Akademikerföreningen - Anders Kempe +46 31 3373395
Ledarna – Angelica Lindström +46 31 3371842


Are you interested?
If the answer is yes, and you meet the above requirements, please submit your application with CV no later than 1st of November 2020


Selected candidates will receive assessment links (MAP and Matrigma) feedback on these assessments immediately after completion. Proceeded candidates will be contacted for interviews.