Chief Accountant

Job Responsibilities:
The Financial Accountant / Chief Accountant will support the Finance Manager (located in Denmark) to manage the integrity of the financial statements, and delivery of all internal and external reporting. The role will require the candidate to work with several cross-border stakeholders including finance and operational teams in Scandinavia, as well as FP&A and EMEA accounting teams based in UK office.
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that the financial results are correctly accounted for and reported by:
Supporting the Finance Manager with the monthly financial close process and reporting of results to senior management.
Supporting the Finance Manager control to facilitate a strong internal controls environment in the Scandinavian finance team along with review of controls in various other non-financial departments to achieve annual audit compliance.
Delivering monthly, quarterly and annual reporting schedules for both internal and external reporting purposes.
Performing analysis that serve as basis for improving performance in the business.
Management of cashflow forecasting and working with EMEA Treasury to ensure that all financing needs and funding targets are met.
Preparation and reviewing of monthly financials (incl. balance sheet reconciliations) and an on-going review of processes to identify any efficiency savings and control opportunities.
Coaching team members.
Providing support and advise for other teams in the finance function on an ongoing basis.

Key Accountabilities:
Monthly Financial Close process
Monthly & Quarterly reporting to EMEA / US
Supporting the internal and external audit
Participate in production of Statutory accounts
Managing Financial Controls in team
Review Balance sheet reconciliations
Cash flow forecasting and reporting
Assisting with ad hoc local and EMEA projects
Review of VAT and Tax returns & compliance

Qualifications and skills:
A university or college degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Audit, Finance or similar
Good communication skills in local language and English
Have an interest in building people management skills
Analytical skills
Self-motivated and wanting to make a difference, with a track record of achievement
Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, communication and influencing skills. Keen interest in a high-quality response to the function's customers.

Experience:
Years of experience in Financial controls or auditing
Previous accounting experience with cash flow management, financial controls and month end reporting
Have either had people management experience or show great interest in this field
Analytical skills
Self-motivated and wanting to make a difference, with a track record of achievement
Strong IT and systems knowledge with advanced Excel skills and good experience of GL systems

Other:
Knowledge of the Scandinavian languages.
US GAAP knowledge desired but not required.

Company Overview:
Avis Budget Group EMEA Ltd is a leading provider of mobility solutions across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, where it operates the globally recognised Avis and Budget brands.


Avis Budget is a trusted brand with a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty, with a commitment to true convenience and exceptional service.
The Avis brand operates across six continents via a network of over 5,230 locations in 166 countries, through wholly owned subsidiaries in 21 corporate countries complemented by licence arrangements in a further 145 countries.


The Budget brand serves customers across six continents, through more than 3,900 locations in 124 countries, including over 800 airports. These are predominantly franchise businesses with corporate operations in France, Germany, Spain, UK, Austria and Switzerland.
Budget is an industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious travellers worldwide.
Where possible and for customer convenience, the Avis and Budget brands share the same rental locations at many airports, railway stations and other key locations across Europe.
Avis Budget Group EMEA Ltd is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses both brands throughout the world. For more information on the Avis brand, visit or for the Budget brand.