Group Financial Controller

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On our path to becoming the world's favorite way to shop, we’re assembling an unparalleled global talent network, accelerating individual careers, and disrupting entire industries. We are on a mission to liberate humanity from all the meaningless time spent managing their purchases and finances, so they can do more of what they love. We’re in search of global talent eager to embrace a hypergrowth atmosphere and defy their own expectations.


We are looking for a Group Financial Controller for our Group Consolidation & Reporting team. The team consists of nine people and is responsible for the group consolidated accounts, external reporting and accounting related questions for Klarna group.  
In this role you will work with monthly consolidation, reporting and analysis together with the team. You will prepare and review group level journals and assist in the monthly close by reviewing entity level submissions and preparing feedback on the same. Tasks would also include completion of monthly controls and the preparation of the consolidation system ahead of each close as well as when new entities are onboarded. You will be part of producing external reports such as the annual and interim reports, and be a link to the regulatory reporting team which reports to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. You will be responsible for driving smaller to medium-sized projects in an independent way. The work environment is dynamic and ad hoc tasks arise every now and then. 
As a Group Financial Controller you will have a focus on group consolidation. However, as a team we help each other out and you will also likely find yourself assisting with ad hoc requests to support other teams at Klarna.
We are looking for a highly driven person with a combination of analytical skills and a great team spirit. If you also enjoy a dynamic international environment, are interested in group accounting and consolidation systems, this might be the right opportunity for you! 

As Group Financial Controller you will:

  • Play an important role in the creation of the consolidated accounts for the group according to IFRS and Swedish reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
  • Be a contributor in producing annual and interim reports
  • Pro-actively and effectively communicate with various stakeholders, discussing and supporting subsidiaries and other parts of the organization with accounting, reporting and system related questions
  • Maintain and perform internal controls
  • Contribute to the external and internal audit deliverables of the group
  • Take part in ad hoc projects and have the opportunity to put forward and drive projects on your own
  • Develop as a professional in an entrepreneurial organisation and work with highly skilled colleagues

    • Who you are:

  • Hold a degree from a university in a numerate subject (e.g. Economics or Business Administration) or comparable professional education as a financial accountant
  • Have prior accounting experience, gained over 2+ years in medium to large sized organizations, preferably by performing financial reporting to the parent company or actively audited such organizations.
  • IFRS or Swedish GAAP reporting experience.  Additional GAAPs are a plus.
  • Are naturally curious and are interested in understanding the flow of data and consolidation
    • Do you recognise yourself in the text? Do you want to be a part of disrupting the idea of banking and paving the smoooth way for customers and merchants alike? We're looking forward to reviewing your application.

    Klarna is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.


    What we offer:

    Diversity & Community
    With our diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds, we can create, innovate, and disrupt like no other. Diversity is part of who we are, and essential to our success.

    Ownership & Impact
    Here, every voice matters. We’re organized into hundreds of small teams, each run like a start-up, focused on their own problem-space.

    Trust & Collaboration
    Successes and failures are won together at Klarna in a melting pot of teams. Win, lose, and learn, we’re on this path together.

    If you love what you do, you should love where you do it. We appreciate that everyone’s different and has their own preferences of where and how to work. We genuinely believe in the power of regular face-to-face interactions in building close connections with our teams, but we also strongly believe people can work effectively remotely. This means that combining both is the key to success. 

    At Klarna, You can choose between working from the office, remotely within your employment country, or even outside of it for up to 20 working days per year. Flex it up!  

    Additionally, we’re providing each Klarnaut with a contribution and equipment to improve this flexible work life. Use it to glow up that personal home office space, or upgrade those work accessories.

    Challenges & Rewards
    We take a very Swedish approach to benefits. Support for parents, health and wellness perks—we’ve got you covered.

    About Klarna
    Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 90 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by helping them save time and money while better managing their cashflow and making informed decisions. Over 250,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. With over 5,000 employees, Klarna is active in 20 markets and is one of the most highly-valued private fintechs globally, with a valuation of $45.6 billion. For more information, visit Klarna.com

    It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.