financial accounting manager, nordic

Would you like to become part of a dynamic and action-oriented organization with excellent possibilities for both professional as well as personal development? And do you have the experience and entrepreneurial mindset needed for building up Financial Accounting for the Nordics? Then this might be the right opportunity for you!

On behalf of Mariager Salt Specialties A/S, Randstad is looking for a Financial Accounting Manager working out of either their Swedish site located in Gothenburg (preferred) or their Danish site located in Mariager.

With direct reference to the Financial Manager of the Group, you will be responsible for building up Financial Accounting for the Nordics, including setting your own team and in close collaboration with the Group establishing a sustainable way of working.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Manage accounts receivables, accounts payables, GL and Treasury dept.
• Be hands-on in the daily work and responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closes in statutory accounts and in FR GAAP
• Implement all Group accounting rules
• Manage internal controls and coordinate with external auditors for statutory financial reporting and coordination with local tax
• Ensure collaboration with the Controlling dept. as well as the other parts of the business
• Liaise with local regulators and authorities
• Manage performance reviews, training program and career development for the accounting team at sight

To succeed and to get things done, you will work closely together with the Business & Plant Controller in Sweden, the new Financial Accounting Manager in The Netherlands and your Financial Accounting colleagues in France.

Your profile

It is important that you have experience from working in a large, international company so that you are familiar with internal controls rules and preferably, you have the capacity to switch between different GAAPs.

Besides that, you meet the following criteria:
• Min. 7-10 years of working experience, preferably with supervisory experience gained in a similar accounting environment
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Chartered Accounting qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of Accounting standards in IFRS and French GAAP
• Experience with IT accounting (SAP)
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing, knowledge of French is a plus

As a person, you are outgoing and can commit professionally in relations with stakeholders. You are a strong communicator, both in writing and orally, and you are not afraid to reach out to others for information.

You are able to make decisions quickly and have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects. You are very cooperative, but also able to work independently and lead others.

What you are offered

• Self-starting position with the role to build up the Finance Accounting for the Nordics
• A unique opportunity to become part of an international company
• Great opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills
• Talented and committed colleagues

About Mariager Salt Specialties A/S

Mariager Salt Specialities A/S in Mariager packs around 300,000 tons of salt yearly produced by Dansk Salt A/S, who is the only producer in Scandinavia of the high "vacuum salt" quality. Every day, the site in Mariager is securing supplies to global pharma clients and the Scandinavian food industry in collaboration with their owners, French Group Salins.

The site in Mariager is known for being a front-runner and very solutions-oriented when it comes to testing new concepts from both a management and technological point of view. A position that was strengthened in 2020, which is important for a small site in an international group.

Application and contact

If you are interested in this job position, you can apply directly on our website by clicking “Ansøg nu”. If you have any questions regarding this job position, please contact Senior Consultant Mads S. Alexandersen on tel. +45 +45 92 92 05 04 or Sourcing Partner Louise Stigel on tel. +45 +45 92 92 05 02. We look forward to hearing from you.

About Randstad

Randstad DK is part of the international Randstad Group, which is the global leader in HR services. With more than 4,700 offices in 38 countries, we are providing work to more than 650,000 people every day.

In Denmark, we are among the leading temp and recruitment agencies with branches in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg and Kolding. A position we have achieved due to our expertise in matching qualified candidates with the right job.