Lead Accountant - Investment Accounting Stockholm
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Join CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions as a Lead Accountant in Sweden, where you will contribute to high-quality financial reporting and the development of a scalable accounting platform. This role involves collaboration with local and international stakeholders, focusing on financial accounting, compliance, cash management, and process improvement within a global real estate organization.Jobbet i korthet
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Opportunity to be part of a global organisationPermanent contract with competitive salary and bonusComprehensive employee benefitsStrong focus on career development and growthHybrid working environment
Ansök senast: 2650-08-06
Publicerad: 2026-06-11
Beskrivning
Are you an experienced accountant ready to take the next step in a dynamic, international environment? Join CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions (IA&R) and help build and shape our growing Investment Accounting function in Sweden.
This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on accounting, oversight, and process development within a leading global real estate organisation.
About the Role
As a Lead Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls, while contributing to the development of a scalable accounting platform. You'll work closely with both local and international stakeholders and be involved in everything from financial reporting to client onboarding and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
Control & Compliance:
Cash & Liquidity:
Audit & Improvement:
Investment Oversight:
Stakeholder Engagement:
What We're Looking For:
Essential
Desirable
What We Offer:
About CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions
CBRE's Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions provides integrated real estate accounting and fund administration services to developers, investors, and asset managers worldwide. By combining industry expertise with leading technology, we help our clients optimise operations, enhance transparency, and focus on value creation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on accounting, oversight, and process development within a leading global real estate organisation.
About the Role
As a Lead Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls, while contributing to the development of a scalable accounting platform. You'll work closely with both local and international stakeholders and be involved in everything from financial reporting to client onboarding and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Review financials prepared by Property Accountants to ensure accuracy
- Prepare journals, maintain general ledger integrity, and oversee closings
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages
- Produce statutory financial statements in line with Swedish regulations
- Perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and tax/VAT filings
Control & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Swedish GAAP, IFRS, and internal policies
- Support financial controls and SOC 1 processes
- Identify and resolve discrepancies
Cash & Liquidity:
- Coordinate payments and cash movements
- Support VAT processes and liquidity forecasting
Audit & Improvement:
- Support internal and external audits
- Drive process improvements and participate in projects
Investment Oversight:
- Review outputs from external providers
- Perform analytical reviews and support governance frameworks
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal accounting teams and global stakeholders
- Engage with clients, auditors, and external advisors
- Build strong relationships to deliver exceptional client service
What We're Looking For:
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of Swedish GAAP and IFRS
- Experience with financial statements, reconciliations, tax, and VAT
- Advanced Excel skills
- Fluent in Swedish and English
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
Desirable
- Real estate/property accounting experience (PropCo structures)
- Experience with Yardi or similar systems
- Exposure to Nordic markets
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to be part of a global organisation
- Permanent contract with competitive salary and bonus
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Strong focus on career development and growth
- Hybrid working environment
About CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions
CBRE's Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions provides integrated real estate accounting and fund administration services to developers, investors, and asset managers worldwide. By combining industry expertise with leading technology, we help our clients optimise operations, enhance transparency, and focus on value creation.
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Lead Accountant - Investment Accounting Stockholm
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