Head of Accounting

Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH; Sweden; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic bonus scheme

Company health insurance available at a reduced tariff

Health-care allowance of 5,000SEK per year

Six weeks of vacation

Job summary

Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH is seeking a Head of Accounting to lead their Finance team in Sweden. This role involves overseeing proper accounting processes across Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, and managing quarterly and annual financial closings.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of accounting experience in real estate or similar sectors and possess a strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP. Benefits include a fantastic bonus scheme, health insurance, and six weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate or asset-heavy industries.
• Several years of team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nordic or Dutch local GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper accounting processes are set up and followed in multiple countries.
• Manage quarterly and annual closings, including balance sheet and P&L reporting.
• Coach, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for the team.

Skills

Accounting experience

Team management

IFRS knowledge

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English and Swedish

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for a Head of Accounting to join our Finance team at Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield (URW). The role sits at the heart of our transformation journey and leads a close-knit accounting team across Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper accounting processes are set up, documented and followed in Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.
• Maintain accounting records in line with URW accounting policies and the Group chart of accounts.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, CAPEX tracking and correct activation of investments in accordance with IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
• Manage quarterly and annual closings, including balance sheet and P&L reporting for all entities to the consolidation team in Paris.
• Ensure annual reports are produced with high quality for Swedish, Danish and Dutch companies.
• Lead collaboration with external auditors for all three countries.
• Support investment and divestment processes by assessing accounting impacts.
• Provide oversight on VAT and CIT compliance in partnership with tax advisors.
• Coach, mentor, and conduct performance reviews and salary reviews for the team.
• Drive SAP S/4HANA developments.

Delegated Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for annual accounts, bookkeeping, quarterly closing and intercompany reconciliations.
• Follow‑up of local GAAP obligations in Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.
• Maintain compliance with work‑environment legislation in all countries where the team operates.
• Authority to negotiate, conclude, terminate and amend agreements related to accounting operations up to EUR 20,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate or asset‑heavy industries.
• Several years of team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nordic or Dutch local GAAP (Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands).
• High level of SAP experience.
• High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills; fluent in English and Swedish.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, structured approach, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Experience working in a multinational environment.
• Desired background: real‑estate sector experience, Big4 background, automation, process improvement, digital transformation projects, CAPEX accounting, asset accounting, and classification between costs and investments.

Benefits

• Fantastic bonus scheme.
• Company health insurance available at a reduced tariff.
• Health‑care allowance of 5,000SEK per year.
• Six weeks of vacation.

EEO Statement

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