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Accountant

Ă…lesund Stokke GmbH Apply before: 2024-12-26

Here We Grow:

Stokke's long history of design and innovation began over eight decades ago on the west coast of Norway in 1932. Our values remain deeply rooted in our Scandinavian heritage and our commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Stokke is recognized worldwide for best-in-class solutions for children. For over forty years, we've combined our passion for Scandinavian design with the ability to challenge the ordinary and make beautiful products that nurture family bonding. Designed not only for you and your child, but for your children’s children, and generations to come.

Stokke has experienced considerable international growth through our strategic approach of acquiring products and brands. These acquisitions include the Nomi chair, LIMAS, a baby carrier company, Mukako, a multi-activity play table brand, and BABYZEN, the makers of the highly popular YOYO all-in-one lightweight stroller. Acquisitions is key for our growth and has allowed us to have office presence in Norway, Germany, The Netherlands, France, the US, and Asia, meaning we truly offer an international work environment and can stand by our brand promise Confident Kids for a better World.

 

 

Pursue Excellence, The Team:

At Stokke, the accounting team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial operations run smoothly, supporting the company’s commitment to quality and efficiency. The team is composed of five highly skilled and specialized accountants, each bringing their expertise to a collaborative environment. They handle a range of financial functions from full-cycle accounts payable to complex reconciliations and reporting tasks, all while adhering to the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

The team works cohesively, promoting a flexible and dynamic approach to the evolving needs of the company. Their work involves regular interaction with other departments and external entities, such as banks, auditors, and tax authorities, to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. A strong emphasis is placed on the use of advanced IT systems to streamline workflows and enhance financial reporting, making technology integration an essential part of the team's operation.

Take Responsibility, The Position:

As an Accountant at Stokke, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the accounting department, ranging from full-cycle Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, and Follow-up, to customs declarations and VAT reporting.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous accounting experience and a keen eye for spotting numerical mistakes. You will be part of a dedicated team of five accountants, so flexibility and a team-oriented approach to new assignments are key. A strong understanding of IT systems will be advantageous.

  • Full cycle invoice processing – scan, code, and process supplier invoices
  • Create payment proposals & other payments
  • Set up and maintain new suppliers
  • Daily bank postings and bank reconciliation
  • Misc. Accounting Entries
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist in month end reporting procedures
  • VAT Reporting
  • Ad-hoc accounting work 

Better Together, The Ideal Profile:

  • Degree in Accounting
  • Good understanding of Excel, basic understanding of SQLs and pivot tables
  • Fluent English both written and verbally
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Solid problem-solving skills
  • System focused
  • Independent
  • Team player
  • Experience with Eye-Share and M3 is an advantage
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in the field of accounting

Keep Growing, What We Offer:

Perhaps the biggest benefit of working at Stokke is the opportunity to work with a premium brand with products that are recognized around the world and have a common purpose: to encourage child development and to nurture family bonding.

You will also get to appreciate an international career with a host of learning opportunities in a growing brand that creates smart and sustainable premium products that stimulate children’s development.

Furthermore, you will work in a company where our core values,

Keep Growing, Take Responsibility, Pursue Excellence and Better Together

define who we are and what we stand for. Offering unique Learning and Development opportunities from our Stokke Academy such as Global Training, Digital Education, Mentee\Mentorships and leadership development.

At Stokke, we are truly better together we take pride in our international and diverse global offices.

  • Stokke offers an extensive benefit package to its employees
  • Stokke is providing a hybrid working model which gives you the opportunity of working up to 3 flexible and 2 days from the office
  • Paid time off

This position is to be based from our beautiful Norgegian Headquaters of Alesund.