Group Accounting Manager

Ready for a new adventure building the next-generation retail experience?

About the Role:

Since our colleague is going on parental leave we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Group Accounting Manager to join our dynamic finance team in Sweden. This is a temporary position covering a parental leave.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our group's financial reporting and compliance. This position is ideal for a proactive and experienced accountant with a strong understanding of international accounting principles, consolidation processes, and tax regulations.

What you'll do

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping Coordination & Quality Assurance:
  • Oversee and coordinate bookkeeping activities with external accounting firms across various countries, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
    
  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels with accounting partners, resolving discrepancies and addressing queries promptly.
    
  Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
  
• Group Consolidation:
  • Manage the group consolidation process using Bright Analytics, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
    
  • Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
    
  Identify and address consolidation-related issues, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
  
• Cash Flow & Payment Planning:
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management at the group level.
    
  • Plan and monitor payments to ensure optimal cash allocation and working capital management.
    
  • Ensure efficient coordination between local finance teams and the group regarding cash movements.
    
  Identify and implement strategies for optimizing cash flow and minimizing financial risk.
  
• Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Closing:
  • Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines and accuracy.
    
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
    
  Analyze financial performance and provide insights to the CFO and senior management.
  
• Tax Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:
  • Ensure compliance with Swedish and international tax regulations and accounting principles (K3).
    
  • Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax laws, and implement necessary adjustments.
    
  • Ensure compliance with transfer pricing rules and regulations, including documentation and reporting requirements.
    
  • Assist with tax audits and prepare tax-related documentation.
    
  Work with external auditors during audits.
  
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
    
  Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
  

Who you are

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in group accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of K3 accounting standards. IFRS is a good merit too.
• Experience with Bright Analytics or similar consolidation software.
• Excellent understanding of Swedish and international tax regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in English and Swedish (written and spoken).
• Experience working with international accounting firms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a multinational company.
  
• Experience with other ERP systems.
  
• Experience in Bright Analytics

Location and office policy:

This interim assignment is preferred to be based in central Stockholm, where Bambuser has its HQ. The role has an office-first policy, and we expect the role to spend the majority of the time in our office.

This is Bambuser

Bambuser is a pioneering company in virtual commerce technology, playing a key role in driving customer engagement and sales for some of the world’s largest brands and retailers, such as Audi, Viktoria Beckham, Sonos, LVMH among many others.

Founded in 2007, Bambuser has been at the forefront of live streaming technology, and in 2019, it revolutionized the industry by launching interactive eCommerce solutions. This quickly made Bambuser the platform of choice for businesses worldwide. By making video shoppable, Bambuser has created a new era in virtual retail, consistently innovating and providing cutting-edge solutions to its global clientele.