Dstny Group

Head of Accounting

Dstny är en marknadsledande europeisk mjukvaruleverantör av molnbaserad företagskommunikation. Vi erbjuder starka och säkra UCaaS-lösningar och FMC-plattformar till tjänsteleverantörer, mobiloperatörer och partners och gör det möjligt för +3 miljoner företagsanvändare att kommunicera, samarbeta och tillhandahålla utmärkt kundservice genom ett integrerat moln-ekosystem. Dstny har vuxit genom en förvärvsstrategi och är uppbyggt av flera starka entreprenörsföretag. Vi består av 900 anställda i 7 europeiska länder med huvudkontor i Bryssel.

Are you looking for a dynamic, innovative and international workplace characterized by strong growth? Then Dstny is really the company for you. Here you get an opportunity to work in an exciting company with great forward thinking, while at the same time we have a strong focus on the well-being of our employees. Dstny also offers really good development opportunities and competitive benefits in the form of wellness allowances, lunch cards, benefit bikes, insurances and more. Our employees are our most important asset.

Together with Dstny we are currently searching for a Head of Accounting for a permanent position based in Stockholm (Hammarby Sjöstad). This role ensures that systems, documentation, compliance and reporting are in place and leads continuous improvement. As Head of Accounting you will report to the Group Chief Accountant in Brussels.

Key responsibilities.

  • Leading the accounting team and providing guidance as needed
  • Responsible for the monthly and year end closing procedures for several legal entities
  • Implement improvement opportunities in operational financial processes and administrative processing
  • Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports
  • Review of monthly reconciliation between Cognos & Accounting system
  • Prepare monthly statutory & IFRS reporting package
  • Coordinate Cash Flow forecasting
  • Preparation and filing of the annual accounts with specifications and notes
  • Assist with correspondence from taxing authorities regarding, assessments, tax notices, audits requests, and other related issues
  • Support the audit activities by preparing the information requirements
  • Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure financial information is accurate and up-to-date
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Relevant experience / Qualifications.

  • Relevant academic degree in accounting, or economics
  • Excellent Managerial and supervisory skills
  • At least 10 years of experience and 5 years of experience in a similar position in an international environment
  • Good communication skills, both verbally and in written English
  • Able to work with and towards deadlines
  • Fluent Swedish and English
  • Strong Knowledge of Excel & accounting/tax rules

Personality.

  • Professional attitude with the ability to liaise with people at all levels
  • Hands-on team player
  • Accurate, punctual and an adaptive person
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Pro-active, organized, dynamic, accurate, stress-resistant
  • Positive attitude with a can-do mentality
     

At Dstny we are growing quickly, but in a sustainable and healthy way. In our organization, we aim to create a balance between people, processes, and systems, and at the same time adhere to our ICORE principles:

Innovation – “I innovate to stay ahead”
Commitment – “I’m committed from start to finish”
Obsession for CX – “I’m obsessed with customer experience”
Respect – “I have respect for everyone’s rhythm, values and talents”
Empowerment – “I empower the people around me”