Job Description
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Mojang Studios is best known as the creators of Minecraft, but we’re also on a mission – to build a better world through the power of play.
Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Accounting Lead for an exciting position within finance at our company. As an Accounting Lead, you will play a central role in our small yet dynamic team of four members. You will be the driving force behind our accounting department and responsible for a range of crucial tasks, such as leading the team on a day-to-day basis and operationally contributing to tasks like financial statements, month end closing, analysis, reconciliations, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage financial statements and year-end closing.
- Develop and coach the small team to achieve success in their deliverables.
- Proactively work to solve problems and ensure tasks are completed within deadlines.
- Quality assure and improve internal processes
- Analyze and submit the monthly reporting to parent company based in the US and be the point of contact for external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with auditors to plan and conduct audits.
- Ensure compliance with Swedish laws and Swedish GAAP.
- Serve as a backup to the finance director and support in budget processes, audits, and financial statements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in accounting.
- Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for driving work forward.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Experience in a leadership position or with team responsibility is desirable.
- Experience in multinational entity is desirable.
If you are a driven and self-motivated individual with a passion for accounting and finance and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company, then this is the right role for you! We offer a stimulating work in an international environment. Apply now and become part of our team!
Mojang Studios
Mojang Studios is a Microsoft-owned game developer. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and has offices around the world, including Stockholm, Redmond, Tokyo, London, and Shanghai. We’re always working on new and exciting ways to expand the Minecraft universe.
Our community is global and incredibly diverse. We keep this in mind when developing anything, as we want people to feel included in Minecraft. And in recruiting, our goal is to make Mojang Studios as diverse as our community.
We got started as a tiny indie developer, and part of our culture still reflects that heritage. But we’re also proud to belong to Xbox Game Studios, which creates unique opportunities to grow and develop.
To help us achieve amazing things, we have built an equally amazing studio space. Situated right on the water by Söder Mälarstrand, it’s filled to the brim with all the tools, toys and caffeine required to create world-class entertainment.
But in the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!
Important note on resumes
Please make sure that all the information in your resume is accurate because we will conduct a thorough background check. Any discrepancies will lower your chances of getting to the next interview stage and we’d hate to miss out on an awesome candidate! Double check that any gap years are reflected in your history, and that your education and work experience are completely accurate. Good luck!
How to Apply
Apply via: https://boards.greenhouse.io/mojangab/jobs/5097135004