Senior Lead IFRS Specialist

Ørsted A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ørsted A/S is seeking an IFRS accounting lead to guide complex M&A transactions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. You will shape transaction structures and translate accounting analyses into clear insights for investment decisions.

You’ll collaborate with Partnerships and M&A teams, external advisers, auditors, and a broad network of finance professionals to ensure high-quality accounting outcomes and robust technical memos.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated IFRS expertise in complex accounting contexts.
• Experience advising on IFRS implications of M&A transactions.
• Ability to translate complex accounting issues into practical recommendations for management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IFRS accounting lead on acquisitions, divestments, farm-downs, joint ventures, structured financing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
• Assess accounting implications early in the transaction process and advise on proposed deal structures.
• Prepare clear IFRS accounting assessments and technical memos to support commercial decisions.
• Review draft contracts, term sheets, and other transaction documents from an accounting perspective.
• Participate in meetings with investors, external advisers, auditors, and internal stakeholders on transaction-related accounting matters.
• Support wider Group Finance activities including financial reporting, accounting policy development, and strategic accounting projects.

Skills

IFRS expertise

M&A accounting

Financial analysis

Clear stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in accounting or related discipline

Job description

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Welcome to IC Projects & IFRSYou’ll be part of IC Projects & IFRS where you will act as the accounting lead on M&A transactions including acquisitions, divestments, farm-downs, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. You’ll join a highly specialised team of eight accounting professionals and work closely with our Partnerships and M&A organisation, external advisers, auditors, and a team of around 40 M&A professionals who originate and execute transactions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. In this role, you’ll support complex international transactions and help ensure high-quality accounting decisions across the Group.

As a team, we share knowledge, explore complex accounting questions together, and support one another in delivering high-quality advice. We value different perspectives, open dialogue, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll play an important role in:

• acting as the IFRS accounting lead on acquisitions, divestments, farm-downs, joint ventures, structured financing arrangements, and strategic partnerships
• assessing accounting implications early in the transaction process and advising on proposed deal and investment structures
• preparing clear IFRS accounting assessments and technical memos that support commercial and management decisions
• reviewing draft contracts, term sheets, bid materials, and other transaction documentation from an accounting perspective
• participating in meetings with investors, external advisers, auditors, and internal stakeholders on transaction-related accounting matters
• contributing to wider Group Finance activities, including financial reporting, accounting policy development, and strategic accounting projects.

To succeed in the role, you:

• bring deep IFRS expertise gained through technical accounting, IFRS advisory or a similar specialist environment
• have experience advising on the IFRS implications of M&A transactions within a listed company, international group, professional services firm, or a comparable organisation
• can translate complex accounting matters into clear, practical conclusions for management, commercial colleagues, and other non-accounting stakeholders
• build strong working relationships and communicate confidently across finance, Partnerships & M&A, management, external advisers, and auditors
• approach complex assignments analytically and systematically, take ownership of your work, and remain adaptable to changing transaction priorities
• hold a master’s degree in accounting, auditing, or a related discipline.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [e-mail].