Chief Accountant — Nordic & Baltic IFRS Lead

Schneider Electric; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Denmark is seeking a Chief Accountant in Copenhagen to join a global leader in energy management. You will combine technical accounting expertise with international collaboration and business impact within a dynamic finance team.

You will lead IFRS reporting, balance sheet ownership, tax reporting, and cross-border audits while driving process improvements and working with the Shared Service Center in India.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of Danish accounting experience, preferably in a global organization.
• Experience with a Shared Service Center is a plus.
• Strong SAP and Excel skills with good command of MS tools.
• Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Lead monthly and quarterly closings in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Full responsibility for balance sheet accuracy and reviews.
• Ownership of annual reports, income tax returns and tax reporting.
• Lead Balance Sheet Review meetings and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and drive external audits for assigned legal entities.
• Drive simplification, standardization and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Participate in finance projects, system improvements and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

SAP

Excel

MS Tools

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Schneider Electric Denmark is seeking a Chief Accountant in Copenhagen to join a global leader in energy management. You will combine technical accounting expertise with international collaboration and business impact within a dynamic finance team.

You will lead IFRS reporting, balance sheet ownership, tax reporting, and cross-border audits while driving process improvements and working with the Shared Service Center in India.