Lead Accountant – Sweden and Norway Vivicta Group finance

As of 2 September 2025, Vivicta, former Tietoevry Tech Services, now operates as a standalone company under our new brand. We’ve officially launched Vivicta, your trusted Nordic transformation partner, making everyday easier through technology. You can explore more about our brand and what we stand for at Ready to join us? Click ‘Apply’ and complete our short application form to get started. Prefer another option? Apply via LinkedIn to automatically populate your details using your profile. Do you have a strong background in finance, passion for problem-solving, and want to join one of the largest tech companies in the Nordics? Then this is the role for you! We are looking for a Lead Accountant who will be part of our Finance Team in Vivicta Group Finance, with responsibility for supporting both Sweden and Norway and ensuring strong ownership of local GAAP matters. At Vivicta Group, we specialize in driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. Our expertise lies in helping Nordic societies and businesses by modernizing and developing processes, applications, and infrastructure, providing reliable, secure, and efficient IT services. Under the new ownership, we'll continue to shape the future of technology in the Nordics together with our customers. We invite you to be a key part of our global Vivicta team of 7000+ colleagues as we build our future as a standalone company At Vivicta Group, collaboration, talent appreciation, and employee growth are at the core of our values. Work responsibilities: Act as the main accounting point of contact for Swedish and Norwegian legal entities, coordinating accounting matters with local finance, Finance Operations, Group Finance, auditors, and tax advisors. Perform and oversee General Ledger and Fixed Asset accounting in accordance with Swedish and Norwegian local GAAP, IFRS, group policies, and local statutory requirements. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions, intercompany balances, and review of local-to-group reporting differences. Prepare and review statutory financial statements, annual reports, management reporting input, and other required statutory or operational reporting for Sweden and Norway. Provide information and analysis to tax authorities, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Support internal stakeholders in accounting matters and provide guidance on local GAAP treatment, statutory reporting requirements, and financial controls. Act as an accounting expert and advisor for Finance Operations and local finance colleagues, supporting complex topics such as leases, fixed assets, provisions, tax-related accounting, and intercompany transactions. Participate in finance development initiatives, process harmonization, control improvements, and documentation of local accounting procedures. Maintain and continuously improve internal documentation, closing instructions, manuals, and working papers for Swedish and Norwegian accounting processes. We believe you to have: Strong experience in financial accounting and reporting under Swedish and Norwegian local GAAP; IFRS and group reporting experience is an advantage. Proven work experience as a Lead Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar role with responsibility for statutory reporting and closing activities. Good understanding of Swedish and Norwegian tax, audit, and statutory compliance requirements, with ability to coordinate with external advisors where needed. Responsible, punctual, service minded and supportive personality Able to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage priorities across two markets. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance and accounting Working knowledge of ERP systems. Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel. Fluent in English, both verbal and written; Swedish or Norwegian language skills are considered an advantage. Positive attitude, willingness to learn and a team player, happy to support oters and good at collaboration. Good analytical, communication and problem solving skills. Location: Sweden or Norway / hybrid within agreed Vivicta Group location. We offer you: We offer you professional growth, meaningful projects, an open culture, and an exceptional work–life balance! We provide you with the opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing and important sector. We believe that our organizational culture is a key factor in your success. As part of our culture and our way of working, we offer a flexible hybrid work model. We also believe in curiosity and continuous learning as a way of life, where you reskill and grow every day as new opportunities arise. How to apply: We look forward to your application! Please attach your CV or LinkedIn-profile and we will reach out to you. Interviews will be held on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply today. Hope to hear from you soon! Vivicta declines calls from recruitment companies. We conduct background checks for all final candidates.