Senior Financial and Tax Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Financial and Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate legal entity reporting and full tax compliance for Danish companies. This role serves as the primary contact for auditors and tax authorities, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and timely tax submissions. The position is crucial for compliance with Local GAAP, US GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• At least 4-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or advisory, with required tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of Local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Experience with tax compliance and Danish tax regulations.
• Proven experience coordinating statutory audits and working with external auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive and flexible approach, thriving in a dynamic multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the overall statutory reporting process.
• Coordinate and act as the primary contact for external auditors and tax authorities.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance (CIT, VAT, withholding taxes, etc.).
• Handle Effective Tax Rate (ETR) calculations and US tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit US Tax Packages in accordance with corporate requirements.
• Review and monitor intercompany transactions and support transfer pricing documentation processes.
• Assist with month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Center teams to ensure high-quality accounting processes.
• Act as the primary contact for treasury operations and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, own key controls, and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain legal and corporate documentation for Danish companies.
• Participate in finance projects, system improvements, and process optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify efficiency opportunities, and implement necessary corrective actions.

Skills

• Strong self-awareness and a solid foundation in Danish accounting, Income Tax, and VAT.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of processes.

Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field is required.

Tools

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP is advantageous.