Group Accounting Manager

Inriver; Malmö kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inriver is seeking a Group Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function in Malmö. You will drive consolidation, monthly closings, and financial reporting for a multinational group, partnering with the CFO and senior leaders to professionalize the finance function.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model with 3–4 days in the office and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management.
• Proven expertise with group consolidation and financial reporting, ideally from the SaaS industry or similar.
• Experience from an international group environment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Support and develop a team of 7 employees, 3 based in the Philippines and the rest in Malmö.
• Initiate or participate in transformation initiatives within the accounting function, including ERP implementations, digitalization, and process harmonization, while exploring AI to improve efficiency.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closings in accordance with Swedish accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Prepare monthly closing for foreign subsidiaries.
• Participate in the overall analysis of the group’s financial results.
• Group Treasury function with cash management; Transfer Pricing within the group.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare for and finalize audit process.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Proactivity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Inriver, we help brands deliver better product experiences — wherever their customers are. From the first product detail to the final purchase decision, we make product information work smarter. We are now looking for a Group Accounting Manager to join our team in Malmo!

What you’ll do

The Group Accounting Manager has overall responsibility for the accounting function and plays a key role in building a scalable, efficient finance organization that supports Inriver's continued growth. In this position you are expected to take a leading role in professionalizing the finance function and to challenge the status quo. The right candidate should be a confident sparring partner to the CFO and other senior stakeholders, as well as have a genuine interest in people and leadership, enabling the team members’ growth. You will be the financial expert who knows how to interpret complex financial information and communicate effectively with company leaders and other senior decision makers. This position will report to the CFO.

We believe that regular in-person collaboration strengthens teamwork, learning, and innovation. Therefore, this role follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation to work from the office 3–4 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
• Support and develop a team of 7 employees, 3 of whom are based in the Philippines and the rest in Malmo
• Initiate or participate in transformation initiatives within the accounting function, including ERP implementations, digitalization, and process harmonization, while continuously identifying opportunities to leverage AI and other technologies to work smarter and improve efficiency
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closings in accordance with Swedish accounting principles and tax regulations
• Prepare monthly closing for foreign subsidiaries
• Participate in the overall analysis of the group’s financial results
• Group Treasury function with cash management
• Transfer Pricing within the group
• Liaise with external auditors. Prepare for and finalize audit process

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management
• Proven expertise with group consolidation and financial reporting, ideally from the SaaS industry or similar
• Experience from an international group environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is an advantage

Personal Traits

• Self‑motivated leader who shows proactivity and works collaboratively across the organization
• An analytical mindset with strategic capacity
• You have a confident approach to handling complex situations and are not afraid to challenge old practices where we are paving new ground
• Excellent communication skills
• Pragmatic personality with high integrity
• A relationship‑builder with strong engagement and collaboration skills

Why Inriver

At Inriver, you’ll join a global company with a product at the centre - and people who genuinely care about building something meaningful together.

In our Malmö office, you’ll find things like:

• Tuesday Fika
• Friday breakfasts to start the day together
• A running club and social activities for anyone who wants to join
• A welcoming mix of focused work, collaboration, and a few laughs along the way

We work in a hybrid setup, with flexibility and trust as a baseline.