General Ledger Accountant – Swedish Speaking

Role description

For our subsidiary in Amsterdam, we are looking for a General Ledger (G/L) Accountant who will primarily be responsible for the legal entities in the Nordic Region (Sweden, Denmark, Finland).

As part of the Nayak Group's Finance & Controlling team, you will report directly to the Finance Director for the Nordic region and work closely with management and international colleagues to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Your main responsibilities include:

• Own the complete month-end and year-end closing processes for the Swedish, Danish, and Finnish entities.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain accuracy in the general ledger across systems, ensuring precise data alignment and mapping between local advisers and the corporate ERP (Exact).
• Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules and capital expenditure tracking.
• Ensure all financial records for the Swedish entity strictly adhere to Swedish GAAP
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements and annual reports for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
• Collaborate closely with external local auditors, tax advisors, and authorities in the respective Nordic countries.
• Assist with local tax compliance, including VAT returns, corporate income tax filings, and statistical reporting (e.g., Intrastat).
• Monitor cash flow and perform daily bank reconciliations
• Support the accounts payable and receivable function with country-specific payment runs and complex inquiries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Nordic country managers regarding financial and administrative questions.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial workflows, automation between local systems and Exact, and internal controls.