Tax & Accounting Specialist

You will be part of the Regional Finance team in the region Northern and Central Europe (NCE) and collaborate closely with the different Finance functions in the NCE region as well as various stakeholders in other functions inside and outside Vestas. The Regional Finance team in NCE is covering the full scope from Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Business Performance Management. Geographically, the NCE region covers around 40 legal entities within Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.

Finance > Region NCE > Accounting & Tax Compliance


Responsibilities
The main focus for this role will be Vestas legal entities in UK, Ireland and Nordics. Involvement in other areas of the region may also be possible depending on the needs in the team. The team is naturally supporting and learning from each other.
The role includes a wide a span of responsibilities. For candidates with a special interest and expertise in corporate taxes, the role can be focused to this area
Ensuring accounting and tax compliance as well as being the main point of contact for local authorities and advisors
Preparation of statutory accounts as well as management of statutory audits
Reconciliation from IFRS Group Accounts to local statutory accounts
Support in tax audits
Continuously identify and highlight improvement initiatives in processes/compliance
Support timely and accurate closing process including calculation of current and deferred taxes


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant area such as auditing, finance, law, tax, or similar
Relevant experience from an audit company as well as similar function in an international environment
Efficient understanding of accounting regulations
Thrive in a busy and professional environment where it is not always possible to predict your workday
Good skills in collaborating with colleagues across levels and functions
Experience in wind, renewables, or construction industries would be preferred
Good skills in SAP and Microsoft Office


Competencies
Problem-solving approach
Good organizational skills
Great work ethic communication skills
Process-oriented with a structured way to work
Ability to keep the overview in a hectic and innovative environment
Enthusiastic, focused, open-minded and self-motivated
Trusted, service-minded and result-oriented


What we offer
We offer an exciting position with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at an established name in sustainable energy. You will join an international environment, where you will collaborate with various stakeholders. You will be part of a team with high work ethics and a good social spirit. In Vestas, you will experience a diverse and ever-growing environment and determined people with a can-do-attitude.
Work location: Warrington, UK or Malmö, Sweden

Additional information
If the above match your field of interest and your qualifications, please apply online as soon as possible. We conduct interviews on-going and close the position as soon as we have a qualified candidate.
If you need further information about the position, please contact Henrik Schönbeck, Director Accounting & Tax Compliance, +46730570489. All enquiries are treated confidentially.
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible but no later than 14th of July 2022.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.