Financial Controller

Jobtailor; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sweden is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own the closing processes and oversee regulatory reporting. You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, and liaise with external advisors while ensuring compliance with Swedish laws.

The role requires strong systems capability, a focus on process improvement and automation, and proficiency in English and Swedish. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Several years of experience in accounting, financial control or external audit.
• Experience in a regulated environment, financial services, banking or lending and treasury is beneficial but not required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with Swedish laws: Companies Act, Annual Accounts Act, Bookkeeping Act, Income Tax Act.
• Systems aptitude and interest in process improvement and automation.
• Proficiency in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting and supporting analyses.
• Tax calculations, income tax reporting, and liaison with external advisors.
• Monitor and validate accounting system outputs and interfaces.
• Investigate and resolve accounting, reporting and system-related issues.
• Support implementations of new systems, processes and reporting solutions.
• Assist in developing accounting policies, controls and documentation.
• Support audits and interactions with external stakeholders and outsourcing partners.
• Participate in scalable finance processes and operating models.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting, data quality and finance transformation projects.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Process improvement

Automation

Bilingual English/Swedish

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of financial reporting and supporting analyses.
• Tax calculations, income tax reporting and liaison with external advisors.
• Monitoring and validation of accounting system outputs and interfaces.
• Investigation and resolution of accounting, reporting and system-related issues.
• Supporting implementations of new systems, processes and reporting solutions.
• Assisting in the development of accounting policies, controls and documentation.
• Supporting audits and interactions with external stakeholders and outsourcing partners.
• Participating in the establishment of scalable finance processes and operating models.
• Contributing to projects relating to regulatory reporting, data quality and finance transformation.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Several years of experience in accounting, financial control or external audit.
• Experience from a regulated environment, financial services, banking or lending and treasury is beneficial, but not a requirement.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in practical and daily application of Swedish laws such as Swedish Companies Act, Annual Accounts Act, Bookkeeping Act, Income Tax Act.
• Strong systems aptitude and interest in process improvement and automation.
• Professional proficiency in English and Swedish.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on process improvement and automation. Proficient in managing the closing process and liaising with external advisors while ensuring adherence to Swedish laws.