Internal Control | IT

Let us describe the challenge we offer

As Polestar grows, we need to continue to strengthen our Internal Controls team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced and challenging organization. This role will be part of the Polestar global internal controls team and be located at Polestar HQ in Gothenburg. This role reports to the Global Head of Internal Control.

Note this position is based in our global HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden and will require relocation.

What You'll Do

You will join a global, dynamic team that currently consists of ten colleagues. Your main responsibility will be to advise IT operations on internal controls over financial reporting to meet the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).

Key Responsibilities/activities Will Include

• Coach and advise management and business operations to identify risks over financial reporting, design and carry out effective controls and remediate identified deficiencies
• Provide training to employees to enhance awareness of Internal Controls and SOX requirements and to empower control owners
• Design and implement IT General Controls and IT Automated control
• Manage and oversee periodic testing of design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Analyze results, draw conclusions, and report on the strength of Polestar’s control environment
• Participate in IT operations improvement activities and propose ways to enhance existing processes over time
• Regularly interact with senior stakeholders/managers within the organization, both verbally and in writing
  
  

Polestar has a global footprint, and you will be interacting and collaborating with a diverse and international team of colleagues in all areas of the business.

Who You Are

• 8 years of experience working with Internal Control
• Big four background is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO requirements specifically related to IT
• Certifications such as CISA, CPA or ACA are preferred, but not required
• Fast learner who embraces change and adapt quickly
• Able to see both the big picture and the details
• Excel at critical thinking and communication to be able to understand management perspective and propose creative solutions
  
  

People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you? If you are interested in joining Polestar, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...