Accounting Specialist

Are you motivated to support sustainability and contribute to a greener future? Join Vestas as an Accounting Specialist, where you will work with colleagues across borders, ensuring compliance and contributing to improvements in a growing industry.
 

Finance > Region NCE > Group Tax > Accounting & Tax Compliance
The Regional Finance and Regional Tax teams in the region Northern and Central Europe (NCE) together cover the full scope of Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Business Performance Management. The Accounting & Tax Compliance team, where the open position is placed, is responsible for ensuring compliance with local statutory accounting and supporting selected corporate income tax obligations in the various countries. Furthermore, the team contributes to the quarterly tax reporting to headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, as well as acting as a Business Partner for various projects.
The NCE region covers around 35 legal entities within a wide geographical span, e.g., from Scandinavia in the North, the UK and Ireland in the West, Central Europe, and some entities in Eastern Europe. The wide span of legal entities, in combination with a centralized Finance function in the regional head office in Hamburg (and satellite offices in Sweden, the UK, Poland, etc.), requires the Finance team to be structured, dynamic, and open-minded for close collaboration with local advisors and auditors in the various countries.
As an Accounting Specialist, you will be part of the Accounting & Tax Compliance Team within the Regional Finance department in the NCE region. You will collaborate closely with the different Finance functions in the region, our shared service center in Manila, and various stakeholders in other functions inside and outside Vestas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure local accounting compliance, focusing on our entities in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, while also supporting other parts of the region
• Manage relationships with local authorities, statutory auditors, and advisors
• Prepare statutory accounts as well as manage statutory audits
• Reconcile IFRS Group Accounts to local statutory accounts
• Stay up to date with local accounting regulations and support compliance improvement initiatives in Finance and towards the business
• Support timely and accurate quarterly closing processes, including assisting with current and deferred tax calculations and submitting reporting packages to headquarters in Denmark
• Support tax audits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience from an audit company, accounting provider, or a similar function in an international company
• A degree in Senior Accountancy, Auditing, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Solid understanding of accounting regulations
• Knowledge and experience with SAP ERP FI&CO module is beneficial
• Proficient in verbal and written English and one of the Nordic languages

Competencies

• Good skills in collaborating with colleagues across levels, functions, and cultures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), with added value for skills and interest in utilizing new technologies to improve existing processes
• A structured and organized way of working, with the ability to take ownership, work independently, and deliver with high quality
• Interested in problem-solving, finding solutions, and getting things done
• Positive attitude, proactive approach, and good collaboration skills
• Stakeholder management skills and the ability to maintain an overview in a dynamic international environment while meeting deadlines
• Tax and transfer pricing knowledge (beneficial but not mandatory)

What we offer
Become a member of a motivated and inspiring Finance team in a fast-growing industry with colleagues who care about each other. We offer a rewarding job with many opportunities for professional and individual growth, as well as development and flexibility. We value initiative, accountability, accuracy, and an open, transparent way of communication.

Additional information 
Your primary workplace will be in Malmö, Sweden.
Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply by 22/02/2025.
For further information please contact Henrik Schönbeck, Hiring Manager at hesbc@vestas.com.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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