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Accountant

Location: 

Mjölby, SE, 595 29

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

We are looking for an Accountant who will be a key member of the Finance team, participating in the end-to-end accounting operations for the local entity within Barry Callebaut. This role ensures accurate financial records, compliant reporting, and efficient transactional processes, while contributing to a high-performing and collaborative finance environment.

Operating within an international organization, the Accountant works closely with internal stakeholders across functions and borders, plays an important role in month-end closings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers strong exposure to financial processes in a global setting, providing opportunities to develop technical expertise and influence process optimization.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily bookkeeping and maintain accuracy of the general ledger
  • Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable process
  • Participate in month-end closing activities
  • Manage leasing accounting in line with IFRS16
  • Perform account reconciliations. Identify inconsistencies and proactively resolve issues
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Validate and maintain high-quality financial data across systems
  • Prepare and deliver financial reporting and documentation according to deadlines
  • Prepare statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g. SCB)
  • Monitor and follow up on costs and financial performance
  • Support internal and external audits through documentation and analysis
  • Collect, process, and maintain large datasets with high accuracy and efficiency
  • Acting as backup within finance function (e.g. for Accounts Payable activities)

 

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with Medius/Axapta/SAP is an advantage)
  • Fluency in Swedish and English

Experience & Technical Skills

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or a similar role
  • Hands-on experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end processes
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial workflows
  • Experience in an international environment is a plus

Additional Information

  • Travel: Minimal (<5%)
  • Work environment: Hybrid model with flexibility
  • Growth opportunities: Exposure to international finance operations, process improvement, and system development

 

 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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