Chief Accountant R2R

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market. 

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?  We are now looking for a

                                                                                                           Chief Accountant R2R, Automotive Business

 We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Chief Accountant R2R. This role will be based in Pune and will report to the Process Delivery Manager R2R.

Manages and ensures that the legal reporting for one or several legal entities within the sub region is carried out according to the requirements.

Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role) 

• Responsible for coordinating and providing input to the legal reporting for one or several legal entities served by the sub-region (incl responsibility for local regulatory requirements)
• Ensure that work is carried out according to the defined processes and that compliance from a legal and corporate governance perspective is fulfilled
• Responsible for coordinating the internal and external audit of the legal entities
• Interacts with Company Finance manager for the legal entity as well as act as the main interfaces to other business stakeholders
• Responsible to prepare Statutory accounts in coordination with Company Finance Manager
• Responsible for coordinating and reviewing month-end closing and reporting
• Drive and coordinate reporting improvements and use SKF Business excellence as the tool to reach future goals

Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies:

• Being a team player and a purposeful action taker. Work together with colleagues as a team
• Capability and willingness to challenge the standard in order to secure accounting and improve processes. Open minded when it comes to changes
• Good communication skills to both interact with internal client served, as well as within FOC team.

Requirements (or We expect you to have/be) 

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• 8+ years of work experience within Finance function including experience within:
• Finance management
• Accounting and controlling

  We offer:

• Broad understanding of Finance processes
• Extended networking and teaming skills
• Ability to identify improvement possibilities
• Broad ERP knowledge
• Broad skill in accounting and reporting
• Knowledge in auditing activities preferable

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF 

Some additional information 

This position will be in Pune.

If you have any questions about the position or regarding the recruitment process, please contact Hema Chaudhary -email hema.chaudhary@skf.com.    

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At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.