Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Sway Sourcing; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sway Sourcing is seeking an Accountant, Financial Reporting to manage monthly close, consolidation, and statutory reporting within an international group. You will ensure IFRS and local GAAP compliance and coordinate audits with external auditors.

The role requires a Finance degree, IFRS knowledge, strong Excel, and experience with Workday/AARO. English fluency and ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Strong Excel experience.
• Experience using Workday as an accounting system and AARO as a consolidation tool is advantageous.
• Experience managing staff within tight timelines to meet reporting deadlines.
• Broad knowledge of IFRS and SOX in an international environment.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and consolidation process with internal controls.
• Review monthly results for completeness, accuracy, and quality of reporting.
• Contribute to Group-level annual and interim reporting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and annual reports.
• Coordinate and manage statutory audits with external auditors.
• Ensure filings are completed accurately and by deadlines.
• Drive improvements to reporting processes for efficiency and quality.
• Support internal control environment in financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Finance

Tools

Workday

AARO

Excel

Job description

The Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for managing and overseeing financial accounting and reporting activities for the relevant legal entity, as well as coordinating statutory reporting and audit activities for local entities within an international group.

The role is responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time and that financial reporting complies with applicable legislation, accounting standards, and internal requirements, including local GAAP and IFRS. The position also supports compliance with internal control frameworks and coordinates statutory reporting activities to ensure that regulatory and filing deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the monthly financial closing and consolidation process, including related internal controls.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results to ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of Group-level annual and interim financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and annual reports in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate and manage the statutory audit process in collaboration with external auditors.
• Ensure statutory reporting and regulatory filing requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Identify and drive improvements to financial reporting and accounting processes, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
• Support and maintain a strong internal control environment within the financial reporting function.

Competences

• University degree in Finance.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience performing similar responsibilities within an Accounting Department.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Strong Excel experience.
• Intermediate analytical skills.
• Experience using Workday as an accounting system and AARO as a consolidation tool is considered an advantage.
• Experience managing staff within tight timelines to meet financial reporting deadlines typical of global and publicly listed U.S. companies.
• Broad knowledge and practical experience of Accounting and Financial Control processes and systems in an international environment, including IFRS and SOX.
• Natural proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Application and Practical Information:

Start Date: 2026-10-01

End Date: 2027-04-17

Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

Location: Gothenburg

Selections and interviews are ongoing!