Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

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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! Sway Sourcing is an innovative recruitment partner specializing in matching the right talent with the right company—quickly and efficiently. Our primary focus lies in Finance, Administration, HR, Marketing, and IT, but we also have the broad expertise and flexibility required to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across all industries. Although we are a relatively new player, we have already gained the trust of many of Sweden's largest companies and operate both nationally and internationally. With bases in Sweden and Spain, we offer a unique combination of local expertise and global reach. Our strong network and deep industry insights make us the obvious partner for companies looking to stay ahead in their recruitment efforts.

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