Xerox -Head of Accounting

Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) is the world's leading document management technology and services enterprise. A $17 billion company, Xerox provides the document industry's broadest portfolio of offerings. Digital systems include colour and black-and-white printing and publishing systems, digital presses and "book factories," multifunction devices, laser and solid ink network printers, copiers and fax machines. Xerox's services expertise is unmatched and includes helping businesses develop online document archives, analyzing how employees can most efficiently share documents and knowledge in the office, operating in-house print shops or mailrooms, and building Web-based processes for personalizing direct mail, invoices, brochures and more. Xerox also offers associated software, support and supplies such as toner, paper and ink. Xerox Sweden is located in Upplands Väsby, Infra City and has a total of 150 employees. The Swedish entity has a turnover of approximately 800 MSEK. As Head of Accounting you will take on a key position and manage all accounting processes within Xerox Sweden. You will report into the Swedish Finance Controller, and you will have 3 accountants reporting directly to you. Role and responsibility: Head and manage all accounting processes within Xerox Sweden Lead and develop the group accounting team - group of 7 Responsible for completing Xerox Sweden's monthly, quarterly and annual accounts and submitting to financial controller for consolidation Quality assurance of all periodical reports Financial forecasting, including revenue and expense analysis Monitor compliance with group accounting standards (IFRS) Establish work procedures and standards to improve efficiency of assigned areas Assist CFO in contacts with fiscal authorities, consultants and other external parties. Candidate profile: Demonstrated knowledge of financial concepts and application Relevant academic background, most likely an MSc in Finance from a competitive institution Financial experience from medium-large multinational considered a plus Detailed knowledge of accounting practices and systems Background in auditing - preferably at manager level, or equivalent with fluent competencies in IFRS and accounting standards Outstanding proficiency in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing Strong written and verbal communication skills Management experience As a person you are change driven and highly motivated. You have a strong analytical ability and problem solving skills. Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail is a part of your personality. In order to succeed you need to be able to build and maintain management processes for delivering results. You are communicative and persuasive and enjoy a high credibility among different types of people. If this sounds interesting please apply by clicking "Ansök nu". We need your application no later than April 2nd. You attach your own CV and cover letter, we do not use predetermined CV-templates. The formats we accept are Word and PDF. If you want to change your CV after you submitted your application, simply log in to again and click on "CV-Upload". Just upload a new CV or cover letter and delete the old one. Note that you can only do this with your latest application. In this recruitment Propell co-operates with Novare Executive Search (www.novare.se). Novare Executive Search is responsible for the further procedure in this process. To apply, please visit http://www.propell.se/jobb/Xerox-Sweden-Head-of-Accounting