Senior Accountant

<h1></h1><h1><b>Primary Details</b></h1>Time Type: Full time<p></p><p></p>Worker Type: Employee<p></p><p></p><p><span>At QBE, our purpose is to <b>enable a more resilient future.</b></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span>Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurers that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career and with offices in 28 countries? </span></p><p></p><p><span>Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks. Today, we employ more than 13,000 people around the world.</span></p><p></p><p>QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brussel and while we are international in our outlook, we are also proudly local in our operations with Nordic offices in Stockholm and Copenhagen.</p><p></p><p><span>If you are looking to progress and want to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions, then read on.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Accounting Senior Professional</b></p><p></p><p><b>The opportunity</b></p><p>The purpose of this role is to provide support to accounting and reporting activities by managing day-to day financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and policies. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, analysing data, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting processes to align accounting activities with government regulations and corporate standards. The role also involves reviewing and processing invoices, resolving payment queries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data for the service company.</p><p>You will be a member of the Nordic Finance team. We operate Hybrid working, with our office based in Central Copenhagen. We are approximately 50 employees in the Nordic region.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Your new role </span></b></p><ul><li>Participate in month-end closing activities, preparation of annual accounts and audit.</li><li>Collaborate with our international teams, develop knowledge and share best practices to ensure alignment and continued efficiency improvements across processes</li><li>Participate in the expense planning process</li><li>Filing and payment of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and VAT</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support and maintain internal controls in line with Internal audit standards (Risk and control <span>self-assessment/RCSA)</span></li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations</li><li>Ensure all processes are documented in a standard format and maintained in an accessible fashion</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet financial obligations.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records to ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>Assist with special <span>investigations/projects</span> concerning accounting issues as required.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Your profile</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Fluency in Danish is required and good English skills are essential</li><li>Knowledge of Danish tax regulations</li><li>Accounting experience within a financial services or insurance organisation</li><li>Experience supporting on audit related tasks (internal and external audits)</li><li>Experience of using Oracle Financials or similar ERP system is a plus</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to work independently</li></ul><h3></h3><p></p><p><b>Why QBE?</b></p><p><span>Working for us. Working for you.</span></p><p></p><p><span>We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Working for us. Working for you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all. We want to foster an environment where flexible working is encouraged, while ensuring the job gets done and our customers receive a seamless experience</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>About QBE </span></b></p><p></p><p>We work hard to build a culture that best supports our people, and not only represents our business, but the world around us.</p><p>QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard &amp; Poor’s AA-. rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE’s gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2024 was US$ 22.4 billion.<