Financial Controller – Balance Sheet, Processes and Controls

  • Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Telia profile




  • Job applications may no longer being accepted for this opportunity.


Telia

Are you an expert in internal and external reporting? And are you someone who enjoys putting controls in place to ensure we can deliver accurate and timely financial results? We are inviting you home to your next big opportunity to join Telia in Copenhagen as we are looking for a new Financial Controller to join our amazing team.

My name is Ann-Maria Levring Drews, and I lead of bunch of extremely talented individuals in our Financial Controlling team. We are a team of specialists who partner up with many key stakeholders across the firm and also with our coworkers in the 5 other countries in which Telia operates. If you are looking to make a true impact in your next job, then please send in your application today.

Is this your next opportunity?

In this role, and in collaboration with the other financial controllers on the team, you will be responsible for the entire RtR process and the quality of the accounting data. Quality is ensured, among other things, by good and relevant assessment tools as well as by continuous optimization of our control environment. You will become a key stakeholder in our monthly, quarterly and year-end closure process. Moreover, you will be managing the process of preparing material for external auditing as well as coordinating the auditing process.

Additionally, you will also become the controller of Telia’s internal control system and therefore have a good understanding of where risks can arise within the financial data end to end processes and what controls need to be implemented to address these risks. You will be proactive in informing your organization about relevant accounting and VAT/Tax matters.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

  • Secure accurate balance sheet reconciliations are in place
  • Perform balance sheet controlling
  • Responsible for IFRS16
  • Participate in month, quarter & year end closing
  • Preparing external annual reports for the Danish legal entities
  • Responsible for the material to the external auditors
  • Coordinate the external audit process
  • Secure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP in the financial statements
  • Responsible for the internal control framework for financial reporting including monitoring and testing of controls and reporting to GREC and ARBC
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements
  • Participate in projects and initiatives from the Process Organization and other parts of the Group
  • Provide timely and accurate numbers and reports for external purposes as well as internal. Secure required data sources, data structure and mechanisms to retrieve the data in the common way for all entities
  • Advising on accounting regulations and providing analysis on financial impacts for various business needs as well as educate the organization on the finance and accounting and VAT regulations

Is this you?

We are looking for someone who has a solid understanding of the financial end to end flows. As a person you are analytical, structured and has a good ability to communicate at times complex information to others. Working towards deadlines comes naturally to you, and you can deliver on the tasks assigned to you. As Telia is on an exciting journey towards building what we call One Finance, we need to rethink the way we are set up and as a result we are looking for someone who also has a good strategic acumen. The ability to see the big picture and also to be motivated to dive into the details goes a long way. And finally, the ability to collaborate and build relationships with your key stakeholders, such as our Data & Analytics Team, Shared Service Finance, external auditors and local/group Finance will support you in your growth here at Telia.

Your Experience:

  • Master’s degree in economics or similar and background as an Auditor
  • 3+ years of experience from a similar role preferable in Telco
  • Excellent accounting skills (book-keeping experience)
  • Knowledge about IFRS
  • Experience with audit and reconciliation of accounts
  • SAP S4/Hana skills is a must
  • Cognos skills is a must
  • SAP BI & SAP BW skills is an advantage
  • Excellent Excel skills is a must
  • SQL skills is an advantage
  • You are proficient in English both orally and in writing

It’s more than just a job!

Regardless of the position you are looking for, we will give you the tools and support you need to grow both as a professional and as a person, with us. We can offer you your next big opportunity in a creative, motivating, and welcoming company where everyone can be themselves, with equal access to opportunities. We respect and value the diversity of people. In addition to an attractive and inclusive work environment, we also enable flexibility and offer a wide variety of employee benefits.

Interested?

If you fancy joining our team, don’t hesitate to apply! If you want to know more about the job you are welcome to contact me, Ann-Maria Levring Drews, on [email protected] . Please note that I will be on vacation starting Monday Feb. 14th through Monday Feb. 21st.

We look forward to receiving your application and to make sure that your personal data is kept safely, we kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system. We are not able to handle resumes via e-mail or equivalent. Selection will take place on an ongoing basis and this position might be filled before the application deadline.

Welcome to Telia – Home to your next big opportunity

To apply for this job please visit teliacompany.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.


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