Director of Group Accounting 1

Diaverum AB; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 831,209 - 1,052,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong financial governance supporting clinical care

Opportunity for leadership in international settings

Job summary

Diaverum AB in Malmö, Sweden is seeking a Director of Group Accounting to oversee all group accounting activities across 24 countries. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and lead the Group Accounting team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of finance experience and expertise in IFRS and financial governance.

This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Group Accounting in a global health leader. Join Diaverum to make a real impact!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, including leadership of senior finance professionals.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing statutory reporting across jurisdictions.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee closing processes ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Own group consolidation across international entities ensuring quality.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on IFRS and impairment testing.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Technical accounting

Financial governance

Group consolidation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP and consolidation/reporting platforms

Job description

Location

Malmö, Sweden (Diaverum HQ)

Travel

~10%

Reporting to

Corporate Finance Lead

Please submit your CV in English

Director of Group Accounting

About us

Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. That's why we're dedicated to enhancing the lives of renal patients.

As a global leader and the largest independent renal service provider in Europe, we have 13,000 healthcare professionals caring for around 41,000 patients across 450 clinics in 24 countries globally. We provide renal care personalized to patients' needs and choices, offering a portfolio of treatments ranging from preventive care, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home care, to the coordination of patients' comorbidities and holiday dialysis.

Our vision is to transform renal care, delivering and broadening access to the highest quality of kidney care for patients around the world. At the heart of what we do is our standardised care delivery model, continuously evolving digital & AI infrastructure and people caring for patients with competence, passion and inspiration.

Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, Diaverum is part of the M42 group of companies, a first-of-its-kind integrated health powerhouse committed to the sustainable future of health.

• Get to know us: https://www.diaverum.com/en/home/
• Discover our True Care culture: https://www.diaverum.com/en/about-us/our-culture/
• Discover M42: https://m42.ae/who-we-are/about-m42/

About the role

This is a senior leadership role where you will own and drive all group accounting activities - including consolidation, financial and statutory reporting, and technical accounting matters - for a global healthcare organisation operating across 24 countries. Reporting to the Corporate Finance Lead, you will lead the Group Accounting team and work closely with both Diaverum and M42 Group Finance leadership to ensure high-quality financial reporting, strong financial governance and full compliance. You will also play a key role in finance transformation initiatives, driving automation, standardisation and continuous improvement across the Group.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the Group.
• Own group consolidation across multiple international entities and currencies, ensuring high-quality consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Swedish GAAP.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex accounting treatments, IFRS matters and impairment testing processes, including review of assumptions, valuations and supporting documentation.
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet quality and overall financial reporting accuracy, providing clear financial insights to senior leadership and M42 Group Finance.
• Oversee statutory reporting and compliance, including preparation and filing of statutory accounts and regulatory reporting requirements across the Group.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and lead the annual group audit process.
• Own and strengthen the Group's internal control framework, financial governance processes and accounting procedures, working closely with internal auditors
• Lead, develop and motivate the Group Accounting team and finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing finance culture across the organisation.
• Drive finance transformation by improving group consolidation systems, reporting processes, automation and standardisation, and support the implementation of M42's group-wide finance platforms and reporting tools.
• Build strong relationships with treasury, regional finance teams, business leaders, auditors and Group stakeholders.

About you

You are a hands‑on finance leader who combines deep technical accounting expertise with a passion for building robust processes and developing high-performing teams. You thrive in international environments and enjoy working across cultures, bringing structure, clarity and continuous improvement to complex financial operations.

Required experience & skills

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and bring 10+ years of finance experience, including leadership and management of senior finance professionals. You have deep expertise in IFRS, technical accounting, group consolidation, impairment testing and financial governance, along with proven experience coordinating external audits and managing statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You possess a strong systems understanding and hands‑on experience with ERP and consolidation/reporting platforms. You communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal, and you are comfortable working in an international environment across cultures and time zones.

Nice to have

You hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) and have previous experience in healthcare, renal care, or multi‑site/international service businesses. You have led finance transformation projects, including system implementations and process automation, and you are familiar with Swedish GAAP and Nordic regulatory requirements.

Why Diaverum?

At Diaverum, your work has real purpose. You will join a global organisation where strong financial governance directly supports clinical care - and where your leadership can help enable sustainable growth, transparency and trust across 24 countries. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Group Accounting at an international healthcare leader undergoing exciting transformation. Join us!