Kognity
Accounting Manager
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Stockholm
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Found 4h ago
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Stockholm
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Finance
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $95k–$175k a year, a typical range taken from 224 mid-level finance roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Stockholm, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Stockholm, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
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.
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
Act as the main point of contact for Kognity's external accounting firms in Sweden, the UK and the US, holding them to a consistent standard across every entity
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
Demonstrated experience of driving automation of processes 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
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Kognity, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 4h ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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