Head of Group Accounting

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About the role

We are looking for our new Head of group Accounting to lead our proficient and talented team of Group accountants. This is a critical leadership role within our finance function, responsible for the integrity, quality, and timeliness of our group financial reporting.  

As a key member of the Sinch finance team, you will set the standard for best-in-class financial reporting across the Sinch Group and be instrumental in supporting decision-making at the highest level.  You will work closely with Sinch Corporate FP&A organization, Group tax, Sinch Financial reporting and Financial control functions amongst other.  

The role report to the SVP Corporate control and is based at Sinch HQ in Stockholm, Sweden.

Overall responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing and reviewing the group consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS 

• Responsible for managing the team supporting and driving the group closing process 

• Responsible for setting requirements on financial data reporting for Sinch Group 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and review group consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP. 

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for all subsidiaries in the group. 

• Work closely with finance teams across the group to ensure consistent accounting practices. 

• Overall co-ordinate the external audits, fees and work performed by external auditors. 

• Overall co-ordinate the internal audit follow up for finance. 

• Develop and improve group accounting policies and controls. 

• Develop and implement a financial internal control framework and assessment 

• Ensure IFRS expertise in group accounting and establish IFRS expert networks to organisation. 

• Ensure accurate and timely preparations and submission of financial reports (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports). 

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses. 

• Collaborate with local finance teams across the group. 

• Provide financial insights to support business decisions. 

• Own the development and adoptions to our consolidation tool Aaro. 

• Process ownership of relevant processes within Record to Report. 

• Manage and develop the key talent and resources within the Group Accounting team 

Required skills and competencies:

To be successful in the role you have strong proficiency in group consolidation and reporting, a collaborative mindset, and a strong self- drive to improve and refine processes and systems. You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven track record of managing teams and leading through change and strong people mindset
• Minimum 10 years of experience in group accounting or consolidation

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP

• Proficiency in ERP and consolidation systems and advanced Excel skills

• Data Analysis: Strong skills in analysing data sets to identify trends and discrepancies

• Data Governance: Understanding of data governance principles and best practices
• Experience from M&A  

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)

Our hiring process:

We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive. Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.

We believe in a two-way process and encourage you to ask questions throughout the journey.  If this role isn't what you're looking for, please explore the other opportunities listed on our career page: https://www.sinch.com/careers/. No matter who you are, we hope you find an exciting path forward - hopefully with us!

Please submit your application before 10th September.