Chief Accountant to Schneider Electric - Copenhagen
About this role
Mpya Finance is recruiting a Chief Accountant to Schneider Electric in Copenhagen – a key role for you who want to combine technical accounting expertise with impact, development and an international context.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader in energy management and automation? At Schneider Electric, sustainability, innovation and performance go hand in hand. This is an opportunity to become a trusted financial partner in an organization that is actively shaping the future of energy.
About the role
As Chief Accountant, you will play a central role in ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance across the Nordic and Baltic entities, working closely with the global Shared Service Center in India. You will be part of a strong, international finance organization where collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development are highly valued.
The role offers both responsibility and variety – from statutory reporting and balance sheet ownership to process improvements and cross-border collaboration.
Your main 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
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, we believe you have a solid accounting foundation and the confidence to take ownership in a complex, international environment.
We are looking for someone who has:
A degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience working with Danish accounting,