Senior Global Accounting & Tax Specialist

Capega AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Sweden seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist to lead group accounting, tax and VAT matters, and to support month-end and year-end closing. You will work in an international environment, reporting to the Head of Global Finance Operations within the Global Finance Operations team.

The role involves ensuring compliance with K3 and external accounting requirements, improving procedures, and supporting audits. Based at headquarters in Stockholm with strong cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in qualified accounting, including financial closing, group consolidation, annual reports, and audits.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Very good knowledge of the K3 accounting framework.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and international tax legislation and VAT regulations.
• Good understanding of internal controls and financial reporting.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and business systems/ERP.
• High level of proficiency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Analytical, high attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
• Independent, structured, and able to take ownership.
• Ability to translate regulations and theory into practical solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proactive and driven in improvement and development initiatives.
• Pragmatic team player with a hands-on approach and a willingness to contribute where needed.
• High level of integrity and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and annual closings, with overall responsibility for group accounting.
• Ensure that accounting and reporting are carried out in accordance with the applicable K3 accounting framework and other external accounting requirements.
• Act as the organization’s tax and VAT specialist, providing advice to the business on complex matters and overseeing VAT reporting, VAT reconciliations, and tax-related reporting, including corporate income tax returns.
• Participate in the establishment of legal entities and other legal changes.
• Financial responsibility for international offices.
• Participate in the planning, preparation, and quality assurance of annual reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the development, standardization, and improvement of existing ways of working.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Ownership

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Economics

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Business Sweden seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist to lead group accounting, tax and VAT matters, and to support month-end and year-end closing. You will work in an international environment, reporting to the Head of Global Finance Operations within the Global Finance Operations team.

The role involves ensuring compliance with K3 and external accounting requirements, improving procedures, and supporting audits. Based at headquarters in Stockholm with strong cross-border collaboration.