Accounting Manager

1 week ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Vizrt Full time

Agigo is currently recruiting an Accounting Manager to join Vizrt, a global market-leading company renowned for its software solutions that enable high-level live virtual storytelling. With collaborations with renowned companies like CNN, BBC, ESPN, and Al Jazeera, Vizrt has emerged as the premier partner for live 3D storytelling.

With over 600 employees from 60 different countries and presence in over 16 offices worldwide, including products that reach approximately 3 billion people every day, they are still growing at a high pace and are now focusing on expanding and strengthening its regional presence.

In the role as Accounting Manager, your main responsibility will be to assist the Finance Manager EMEA in supervising the compilation, analysis, and reporting of financial data for the region, specifically focusing on AP/AR within designated entities. Additionally, you will handle financial reporting, tax declarations, and ensure that the finance teams comply with local and international regulations.

This position is based at Vizrt's Stockholm offices at Lilla Bantorget 15, in the center of Stockholm. As Accounting Manager you will initially have the responsibility for the operational and holding functions in Sweden and Switzerland, including 9 entities.

Responsibilities

You will report to, and work closely with Finance Manager EMEA, and be highly involved in all processes. You will also work closely with the Group function, as well as finance teams in other countries. Additionally, you will lead and support the EMEA AP team and the Swedish team with focus on improving processes and internal control. The role will have six direct reports.

Overall, you will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of the region's entities and are expected to take the lead in developing, implementing, and refining new and existing procedures, ensuring quality and efficiency. Something which practically consists of the following:

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting to group.
Responsible for monthly reporting and annual financial statements.
Responsible for tax reporting for local accounts and tax reporting to group accounting.
Establish new internal structures and processes and streamline existing ones.
Independently develop strategies to successfully lead and support the AP/AR team from Sweden and Switzerland.
Responsible for managing fixed assets/intangible assets.
Quality assurance over the region's financial figures and reports.

We are looking for someone who has:

Relevant financial education and 5-10 years of experience in accounting and finance.
Good knowledge of local accounting principles and IFRS regulations.
Experience in leading teams in an international environment.
Proficiency in Excel and other accounting programs (advantageous to have experience with Navision and Dynamics 365).
Strong communication skills in English and Swedish.
Experience from audit (advantageous if from Big 4).

What we are looking for

For this position, we are seeking someone flexible and open in their approach, capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is essential, along with a hands-on mentality.

Confidence, proactivity, and self-motivation are key traits for success in this role and a strong attention to detail and analytical skills are crucial.

About Vizrt

Vizrt, owned by Nordic Capital, was founded in 1997. It was established when TV 2 Norway sought a solution for creating graphics in the newsroom for journalists, leading to the development of the first template-based graphics system. Since its founding, Vizrt has consistently led the way as a pioneer in its industry, enabling more stories, better told.

Over its 25-year history, Vizrt has continually innovated, simplifying workflows for storytelling across various domains such as news, sports, broadcast, education, entertainment, live events, digital media, advertising, or anywhere else video lives. In doing so, it has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of video creation and distribution worldwide.

Today, billions of people engage with stories and videos powered by Vizrt on a daily basis. With a portfolio encompassing three powerhouse brands in media distribution—Vizrt, TriCaster, and NDI—the company has cemented its dominance. Its partnerships extend to major players in the industry, including CNN, Fox, BBC, ESPN, Nickelodeon, Al Jazeera, and a host of others, with over 80% of the US Fortune 100 companies among its clientele.

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