Accounting Manager
Kognity AB / Controllerjobb / Stockholm
2026-09-30
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hela Sverige Visa alla jobb hos Kognity AB i Stockholm This is a chance to own and modernise the financial backbone of a growing EdTech business, building the processes, controls and external partnerships that keep accounting accurate and compliant across Sweden, the UK and the US.
You'll report to our CFO and work closely with our Financial Controller and FP&A Specialist, a dynamic and driven team that shares ownership of Kognity's financial health.
We're a 125-person EdTech scale-up powering learning in 140+ countries, helping students and teachers thrive through an intelligent platform that combines rich, interactive pedagogy with smart AI and data.
Why join Kognity?
Work on problems that matter – Your work directly influences the lives of teachers and students in over 140 countries. The scale is global, and the outcomes are tangible.
High ownership, high expectations – You are trusted to take initiative, make decisions and drive outcomes. Responsibility comes early, accountability is real, and results matter.
A fast-moving, high-performing team – You will work with smart, driven colleagues across the globe on complex problems. Standards and expectations are high, feedback is direct, and the pace is fast.
Continuous growth is the baseline – Everyone is expected and supported to learn quickly, improve constantly and raise their own bar. If you enjoy responsibility, momentum and meaningful challenge, you will thrive here.
What you'll do:
Own the end-to-end accounting processes at Kognity, including monthly and annual close, statutory reporting, expense handling and supplier payments, making sure the systems, processes and partners needed are in place, and gaps are caught early
Own Kognity's banking relationships and payment processes. Take accountability for daily payments and liquidity management, keeping cash positions known and FX managed proactively
Take accountability for timely audit and tax compliance across every jurisdiction Kognity operates in, and for designing and maintaining internal controls fit for a growing tech company
Partner closely with the Order-to-Cash/A/R team, People & Culture and the wider business, making sure accounting requirements are understood and followed outside of finance
What we're looking for:
Strong understanding of accounting, audit, statutory reporting and tax in an international business environment
Strong understanding of the Swedish K3 accounting framework
Curiosity about and a desire to drive process automation and the implementation of AI tooling
Experience managing outsourced or external accounting firms as service partners
Experience running audit and tax compliance processes
Ability to explain and discuss accounting and compliance requirements in plain terms to non-finance colleagues
How we hire
Discovery call with a Recruiter
Hiring manager discussion
Case study
Values discussion
Leadership talk
References
Every qualified person will be evaluated regardless of age, gender, identity, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.
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Arbetsgivare Kognity AB (org.nr 559023-5080)
Linnégatan 87D (
visa karta)
115 23 STOCKHOLM
Jobbnummer 10111627