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EMPLOYEES AT MELLBY GÅRD
Accountant looking forward
to new experiences
In November 2023, Johan Lilliestrand started working as an accountant
at Mellby Gård. With enjoyable and exciting tasks similar to those in
his previous role as auditor, Johan is looking forward to the future at
Mellby Gård and to developing along with his colleagues.
After studying for an MBA and working for four years as an WIDE VARIETY OF ASSIGNMENTS
accountant in Växjö, Johan Lilliestrand was looking for new
challenges. With his partner in Malmö, he turned his attention At Mellby Gård, Johan Lilliestrand works with the company’s
southwards. Then the advert for an accountant at Mellby Gård turned accounting and manages internal and external reporting in a number
up, and he decided to apply. of subsidiaries. Part of his sphere of responsibility is to make sure
things are done right and on time. He has also been assisting with the
“There were some similarities with my previous role, so I took the implementation of new ideas, such as digital solutions, so that Mellby
opportunity to apply,” says Johan Lilliestrand. “After the interview, Gård remains at the forefront.
I realized that I would be working on many of my favourite parts
of auditing work. The employees I met at Mellby Gård gave a good “The complexity of many of the issues I work on is exciting and
impression and described it as having a family-like atmosphere, so it challenging, as it means you have to think carefully and brainstorm
was easy to accept the job.” with your colleagues,” says Johan Lilliestrand. “A lot of things are
happening all the time at Mellby Gård, which is great.”
RETURNING HOME TO SKÅNE
It’s precisely the variety of tasks and the entrepreneurial spirit that
After being assigned to his new position, Johan Lilliestrand set up he enjoys most about his daily work at Mellby Gård.
home with his partner in Malmö. He’s now settled in his new hometown
and is enjoying himself very much. “I’ve already been involved in projects where we’ve gone from idea to
realization in a short time,” says Johan Lilliestrand. “It’s exciting to be
“It’s been a fun and exciting time, having a new job and living in Skåne involved in the whole process.”
again, as I grew up in Hässleholm,” says Johan Lilliestrand. “Since
November, I’ve been able to familiarize myself with Mellby Gård’s This is why Johan Lilliestrand is also excited about the regular
business, but also find my feet in the city. Malmö has a lot of nice monthly meetings at which the staff at Mellby Gård get an overall
restaurants that I’ll explore when I’m not playing padel or watching insight into what’s happening in the Group.
hockey.”
“It was a pleasant surprise to have monthly meetings and to gain a
Johan Lilliestrand has a broad interest in sports, and the move to better understanding of the subsidiaries and their activities,” he says.
Malmö has provided good opportunities to watch several sports at a “When I accepted the job, I obviously realized we were very involved, but
high level. Apart from sports, he’s been interested in economics and not to what extent. There’s a huge amount of expertise in the company
entrepreneurship for a long time. and the Group, so I’m really looking forward to growing along with my
colleagues. I’m proud to be part of Mellby Gård and would like to take
this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their warm welcome!”
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