Senior Accountant/Financial Controller- Sweden and Norway
About Customs Support Group
Customs Support Group (CSG) is Europe’s leading independent customs services provider. Founded in 1964, we operate in 14 European countries with 100+ offices and a team of 1,700+ customs professionals.
We help companies move goods across borders smoothly and compliantly, taking the pressure out of customs.
What we do: We support more than 60,000 clients and process over 20 million declaration lines each year.
From day‑to‑day customs declarations to compliance, duty optimization and trade advice, we make cross‑border trade easier and more predictable.
How we work: We combine local customs expertise with modern digital tools to handle large volumes accurately and at speed.
Our technology helps teams work smarter, reduces manual effort, and improves turnaround times. In markets like the UK, this already led to clear productivity gains.
Why it matter: Customs rules are becoming more complex and mistakes are costly. Delays, compliance risks and unclear regulations can slow businesses down.
CSG helps clients stay compliant, reduce risk and keep their supply chains moving.
Why Join Us
At CSG, you will be part of a growing international organization that is improving how customs work gets done.
You will:
Work with experienced customs professionals and technology teams
Gain exposure to international trade and complex supply chains
Contribute to services that have a real impact on global commerce
This is a chance to build a career in a stable but evolving industry, where expertise and good judgement still matter.
Your Role
As Senior Accountant / Financial Controller, you will play a central role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes across the Nordic entities.
You will collaborate closely with local and group finance teams, supporting both operational excellence and strategic financial control.
This is a key position within the Nordic finance structure, offering high visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to drive process improvements in a growing international business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the monthly closing process, ensuring accuracy and high-quality financial reporting
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP
Support group financial reporting and consolidation processes
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in Sweden and Norway
Prepare annual financial statements and annual reports (Sweden and Norway, later Denmark)
Manage cash flow monitoring and liquidity forecasting
Perform and review general ledger and bank reconciliations
Support tax filings and statutory reporting to authorities
Collaborate closely with the Nordic finance team and support the accounting team in Poland
Identify process gaps and implement efficiency improvements and automation initiatives
Support audits, ad-hoc financial analysis, and special projects together with the Finance Director
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Controlling, or equivalent
Minimum 6 years of accounting experience
At least 2 years of experience in financial controlling
Fluency in Swedish or Norwegian, and English
Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP
Solid experience with general ledger management and reconciliation processes
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is considered an advantage
Experience in the customs or logistics industry is a plus
Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment