About the role
In the role asAccounting Specialist youtakeresponsibilityfor key accounting activities with a focus on If’s operations in Sweden.This role offers the opportunity to independently work in a dynamic international environment, build expertise in insurance accounting, contribute to ongoing projects and actively driveprocessimprovements. The role reports to the Head of Private Insurance Accounting.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinate accounting and reporting processes in Sweden, including contributing to book close and Group reporting activities for If’s Swedish entities, ensuring quality assurance and controls for the balance sheet and income statement, coordinating external audits and working with annual reports and other external reporting, as well as providing guidance on accounting matters within your area of responsibility.
Develop understanding of Business Area Private via close collaboration with controllers, taking part in new product launches,businessinitiativesand system developments
Submit VAT returns fortheSwedish entities, manage various tax payments, work closely with the Corporate Tax function and support tax-related quality assurance and controls
Support HR on accounting-related matters
Work closely withotheraccounting teams across the Nordic countries and business areas
We offer
In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer.Hereare some of the benefitsofworking at If:
An including work environment where everyone is welcome
Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics
Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment
Possibility of hybrid workplace
Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities
Great insurance benefits
Lunch benefit
High pension savings
About the team
Financial Reporting Operationsis responsible forthe operational financial reporting process for individual If Group companies, as well as investment accounting, the risk reserving process, and operating expense processes.
Within Financial Reporting Operations, the Local Accounting unit includes the Private, Commercial & Industrial, Baltic Accounting, and Investment Accounting teams. Its role is to ensure high-quality financial reporting across all business areas and to harmonize insurance accounting processes across business areas, countries, and companies in the Nordic and Baltic region. We work closely with other teams in Financial Reporting Operations, Group Reporting, and the business areas.
You will join If’s Private Insurance Accounting team of 13 employees across Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, and a team leaderlocatedin Sweden. In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across If, including business area controllers, actuaries, tax experts, and corporate reporting specialists.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in accounting within the insurance industry, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to learn new processes,systemsand people. You should be comfortable working in a large international organization and navigating a complex systemenvironment. You are structured and work effectively under tight deadlines. Youenjoyworkingboth independently and collaboratively,while contributing to a positive workplace culture.
You also have:
A degree in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field
5–10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or a similar role
A strong understanding of accounting processes and workflows
Experience working in a finance function within a large international company
Hands-on experience with financial close processes and tax related tasks
Strong Excel skills
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English
Experience in the insurance or finance industry is an advantage
Additionalfacts and the recruitment process
Application deadline:Screening and interviewing will start immediately However, application deadline isAugust24th
To apply for the position:Please attach yourCV
Work location:Stockholm (Bergshamra). Hybrid work is available.
Start:As soon as possible or by agreement
For more information, please contact Janina Pogodina, Head of Private Insurance Accounting, Janina.pogodina@if.seand +46 76-872 07 86
It is a requirement for the position that If’s extended fit & proper requirements, including background checks, can be met.
We look forward to your application!
If is the largest insurance company in the Nordics, with over 4.5 million customers, both individuals and businesses. We insure one in five homes and passenger cars in the Nordics and offer personal insurance for individuals and businesses.
We have 10,000 employees, spread across several business areas and countries, who together ensure that our private and business customers receive the right help.
Thanks to our size and breadth, we can be close to our customers and offer reliable insurances. Our promise to our customers is the core of our identity – If helps a lot.
If is owned by the Finnish company Sampo, which is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. In 2025, Topdanmark became part of If. If has its headquarters in Sweden and also operates in the Baltics.
Would you like to work with us? We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, cultural or ethnic background.
If Skadeforsäkring - Sweden https://www.if.se
If Skadeforsiking - Norway https://www.if.no/
If Skadeforsikring - Danmark https://www.if.dk/
If Vakuutus - Finland https://www.if.fi/
