Chief Accountant (Beverages) Location: Kagerod, SE, 268 77 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! About the Role The Chief Accountant is responsible for end-to-end IFRS and statutory reporting for the assigned country or legal entity. The role ensures timely execution of accounting activities in accordance with group-wide principles and standards. It includes documenting and reviewing financial statements to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and contributes to the implementation of standardized processes and the Finance Target Operating Model. This position works closely with the Global Business Services (GBS) team and receives guidance from the Manager Accounting & Tax Compliance EMEA on complex activities and ad hoc requests. Scope This role covers the beverage site in Kågeröd, Sweden. Key Responsibilities + Coordinate monthly, half-year, and year-end closings, including BOF reporting + Perform balance sheet reviews and statutory accounting + Oversee tax and pension accounting (IFRS 19), and manage technical accounting topics + Ensure governance of internal control systems (ICS) + Collaborate with GBS on payroll and inventory accounting + Provide guidance to GBS and other finance teams (Consolidation, Tax, Treasury, GAR) + Govern the quality, consistency, and integrity of financials + Share accounting expertise across EMEA + Manage service level agreements with Shared Services + Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes + Support finance-related projects + Maintain relationships with external stakeholders and the finance community About You You are a finance professional with strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality results. Qualifications + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field + Business proficiency in English (written and spoken) + Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems + ACCA DipIFR or ACCA/CPA membership is a plus + Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP (Sweden and Denmark) Experience + Extensive experience in finance with a focus on accounting + Experience in a multinational company, preferably in B2B or food industries + Solid understanding of accounting, controlling, and financial reporting methodologies Personal Competencies + Analytical, hands-on, and solution-oriented + Strong communication skills and high integrity + Team player with the ability to work in a multi-tasking environment + Systematic problem-solver with a proactive mindset + Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and with urgency 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. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .