Accounting Manager

INQUIRER.net USA and Canada; Listed; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

INQUIRER.net USA and Canada is seeking an experienced Finance leader to oversee Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis, Corporate Taxes and disbursements, and internal controls. The role will drive monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, plus forecasting and consolidation across units.

You will build robust governance, lead budgeting processes, mentor the finance team, support external audits, and provide strategic insights to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 5 years progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and business analysis.
• Strong knowledge of General Accounting and Auditing Principles and Procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Data Analysis and Procedures.
• Experience in media, publishing, or advertising industries is an advantage.
• Proficient in financial systems, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, task management and communication skills.
• Proven attention to details, analytical, results/ goal-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead financial forecasting, scenario planning, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Consolidate, check, review and analyze group-level financial reports across business units.
• Manage the preparation of reports and ensure compliance with tax regulations and corporate tax filings and payments.
• Supervise checking and approval of disbursement processes and ensure accuracy and internal controls.
• Analyze historical to up-to-date financial and operational reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and risk management practices.
• Support the annual budgeting process and monitor budget utilization and cost control.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Consolidation

Internal controls

Budgeting

People management

Leadership

Data visualization

Excel

CPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis

• Manage the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead financial forecasting, scenario planning, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Consolidate, check, review and analyze group-level financial reports across business units.

Corporate Taxes & Disbursements

• Manage the preparation of reports and ensure compliance with tax regulations and corporate tax filings and payments.
• Supervise checking and approval of disbursement processes e.g. checks, auto credit payments and Digibanker for manager’s check, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.

Reports Analysis & Business Insights

• Analyze historical to up to date financial and operational reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team.

Internal Controls & Policy Implementation

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and risk management practices.
• Review and enhance financial policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Budget & Planning Management

• Support the annual budgeting process and ensure departmental alignment with financial goals.
• Support in monitoring budget utilization and provide guidance on cost control and resource allocation.

People Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance and career growth. Transform a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Direct implementation of Inquirer Performance System to the whole Finance Department and prioritize maintenance of high levels of productivity within the team.

Oversight of Inquirer Foundation

• Help in the review of Financial reports and documents for the Inquirer Foundation.

Other Tasks & Special Projects

• Manage ad hoc financial initiatives, system improvements, and special projects as assigned.
• Manage special projects/ reports, including break-even, cost and profitability studies and other vital reports, as requested.
• Support external audits, investor reporting, and board presentations when needed. Perform other related tasks that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Certified Public Accountant or equivalent is preferred).
• At least 5 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and business analysis.
• Strong knowledge of General Accounting and Auditing Principles and Procedures
• Strong knowledge of Financial Data Analysis and Procedures.
• Experience in media, publishing, or advertising industries is an advantage.
• Proficient in financial systems, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, task management and communication skills.
• Proven attention to details, analytical, results/ goal-oriented skills.