Accountant

Scania Group; Södertälje kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health center Gröndal

Wellness allowance

Company car leasing

Job summary

Scania Group is seeking an Accountant to join Global Finance Operations and contribute to accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS and Swedish GAAP. You will work with stakeholders across the organization, supporting financial control and continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a 3–4 year background in accounting, fluency in English and Swedish, and a structured, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Experience with IFRS and Swedish GAAP reporting.
• Fluent in English and Swedish, written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting activities including journal entries and month-end closing.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report financial data ensuring IFRS and Swedish GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, trial balances, and support statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and resolve accounting queries.
• Support financial control, process improvements, and data management initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Structured and detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team and contribute to delivering accurate, compliant, and high-quality financial reporting. As Unit Accounting Responsible for Scania R&D, you will be responsible for professional accounting activities including financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and Swedish GAAP. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders across the organization, supporting financial control processes and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and structured professional who enjoys working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and month-end closing processes.
• Compile, consolidate, analyze, and report financial data while ensuring compliance with IFRS, Swedish GAAP, and internal policies.
• Prepare financial reports, trial balances, and support statutory and management reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, resolving accounting-related queries when needed.
• Contribute to financial control, operational compliance, process improvements, and data management activities while supporting ongoing projects and business initiatives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-4 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a similar finance role.
• Experience in reporting in accordance with IFRS and Swedish GAAP.
• Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and drive continuous improvement in processes and ways of working.
• A collaborative team player with a structured and detail-oriented approach, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.

This Is Us

Global Finance Operations provides accounting and reporting services to business units, mainly across Scania but also to Traton AB. The organization is undergoing a significant transformation, including the implementation of SAP and the harmonization of processes, system and working methods. The ambition is to be a modern and efficient finance organization and to support the business through standardized, digitalizes and smart way of working.

Scania Offers

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje.

No later than 2026-10-07. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.