Chief Accountant
The Chief Accountant is responsible for ensuring that daily accounting operations are conducted in accordance with local legislation, IFRS, and industry best practices. The role involves performing month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations and journal entries, while managing the accounting processes for the local entity.
This position requires the oversight of payments, including payroll, invoices, and taxes, alongside the preparation of VAT, CIT, and fiscal returns. The Chief Accountant also provides support during audits, liaises with external auditors, and ensures that all internal controls are effectively implemented and monitored.
- Ensuring that daily accounting operations are done in accordance with the local legislation, IFRS and best practices.
- Performing month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
- Controlling and approving payments (payroll, invoices, taxes and other).
- Liaising with Accounting Manager, particularly when coordinating efforts during the month end close.
- Providing support during the audits and liaising with external auditors.
- Preparation of VAT, CIT and fiscal returns & supports the preparation of all required financial declarations/reports as requested by public and financial institutions.
- Managing the accounting processes for the local entity including payroll processing and reporting into the consolidation system.
- Ensuring that all internal controls are in place and monitoring ongoing adherence.
- Bachelor or higher degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- At least 3-5 years of experience working as a Chief Accountant (required).
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal) (required).
- Excellent MS office skills (required).
- Good accounting software skills (required).
- Very good knowledge of tax & labor code legislation (required).
- The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary (required).
- Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail (required).
- Ability to work independently, commitment to learn and develop (required).
- Punctuality and ability to meet deadlines (required).
Evolution AB is a Swedish company and the world's leading developer and supplier of live casino solutions for online gaming operators. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stockholm, it produces live dealer games - including roulette, blackjack and a range of game shows - streamed from studios across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Through the acquisitions of NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming and others, the group is also a major online slots provider. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Evolution employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.