Accounting Team Lead

Netlight; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Netlight is looking for a driven Team Lead in accounting to oversee a global team of GL accountants. Based in Stockholm, you will lead improvements in finance processes while collaborating internationally. The ideal candidate has a finance degree and over 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.

The role requires skills in leadership and process development, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Join Netlight to foster a collaborative and high-performing financial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP system implementation is highly preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily general ledger and accounting operations.
• Drive month-end and year-end closings in cooperation with financial controller.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and income statement review.
• Oversee annual financial reporting and audit.

Skills

Leadership

Process development

Accounting

ERP implementation

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Job description

The Role

Are you a driven and committed finance professional with a genuine passion for accounting, leadership, and process development?

Netlight is seeking a Team Lead within accounting, who will be responsible for leading a team of GL accountants globally as well as supporting the continuous improvement of finance processes globally. The position is located in our office in Stockholm but you will be collaborating with colleagues across all our offices in an international finance team.

Who you are

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience within finance, accounting, or a similar field.
• Experience from an ERP system implementation is highly preferable; experience with leading cloud-based ERP solutions is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements and manage change in finance processes.
• Experience from a similar team-lead or senior accountant/controller role is meriting.
• You are fluent in English (Netlight’s corporate language).
• You are solution-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving international environment.
• You are an inclusive and humble leader, eager to develop both yourself and your team.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee daily general ledger and accounting operations.
• Drive and support the month-end and year-end closings and reporting processes in cooperation with the group financial controller.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and income statement review.
• Oversee annual financial reporting and audit.
• Manage VAT, tax, and other authority reporting.
• Streamline and improve financial routines and processes on a global scale.
• Support and coach your team members, nurturing a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Act as project lead or finance expert in system implementation and development projects.