Publicerad: 2025-01-31
Financial Accountant/Controller
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant/Controller to join our headquarters in Malmö. In this key position, you will support our growing operations in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, contributing directly to the company’s success through hands-on financial management and strategic oversight. If you are proactive, results-driven, and ready to take ownership of financial processes, we invite you to join our ambitious team.
The Role:
As a Financial Accountant/Controller, you will actively drive and develop financial processes, and be part of the finance team that supports the business in Sweden, Denmark and Germany. You will work close to the business and have several internal as well as external stakeholders. This role demands a solutions-oriented approach, where you will work to align financial strategies across all parts of the organisation.
You will have an instrumental role in providing financial oversight, and you will be responsible for the end-to-end bookkeeping of one of our subsidiaries, which includes the monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on financial and management accounting.
- Control and analysis of costing and budgets
- Cash flow management and forecasting
- First point of contact for our external auditors regarding questions
- Perform month-end, quarterly and annual closings.
- Ensure compliance with local accounting standards (GAAP)
- Manage salary administration, travel expenses, and liaise with the tax agency.
- Oversee VAT, tax, and social security reporting, maintaining full accuracy.
- Drive financial improvements, reviewing current routines and identifying efficiencies.
- Prepare and present financial reports, offering strategic insights to senior management.
- Support the Annual Report process in line with regulatory requirements.
- Take ownership for ad-hoc financial projects, providing tailored solutions for internal and client needs.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be self-driven, with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for getting things done. This is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires a high level of ownership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to pivot as business needs evolve.
- Solid background in financial accounting and controlling.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a matrix style organization.
- Strong experience with bookkeeping, salary administration, taxes, VAT, and expenses.
- Familiarity with Swedish GAAP (knowledge of Danish GAAP and IFRS is an asset).
- Skilled in using financial software and tools, with the ability to analyze and present data.
- Experience working in multi-entity environments, particularly across international subsidiaries, is a plus.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken), with clear and concise communication skills. Proficiency in Swedish and Danish is beneficial, although not essential.
About Us:
We provide a workplace where autonomy, initiative, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude are highly valued. With a flat organizational structure, you will be able to influence and be part of improving our ways of working and contribute to the future success of the company.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact from day one and grow alongside a highly skilled team, we look forward to receiving your application.
The Recruitment Process:
The last day to apply for this positionis the 16th of February.We apply a rolling selection. We place great importance on how well your personality will fit the company, and how you can make an IMPACT, when selecting candidates.