Senior Accountant

Experienced Senior Accountant for Hitachi Rail Denmark Are you highly skilled in accounting and financial reporting, and do you enjoy working closely with colleagues across a finance team? Then join Hitachi Rail’s finance and accounting team in Denmark. Through our work on Denmark’s railway signaling and transportation systems across mainline, commuter rail, and metro networks, we make an important contribution to the Danish society. We take that responsibility seriously—and bring the same commitment to everything we do. As Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in our accounting function and work closely with the controlling team and the wider business. Here’s where you come in You will be responsible for:

• Performing accounting activities and coordinating with colleagues and external service providers as needed.
• Managing the monthly closing process, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Preparing input for the monthly financial reporting package.
• Applying group accounting policies while ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Following internal controls relevant to accounting processes.
• Performing daily accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, fixed assets, payroll and expenses.
• Supporting on statutory reporting to the relevant authorities.
• Supporting project controllers and contributing to assignments across the finance team.
• Supporting in corporate consolidation.
• Supporting on annual reporting and audits.

What will help you succeed You enjoy being flexible, adaptable and open to learning, whether that means working with a new ERP system, developing your project accounting knowledge, applying accounting standards and tax regulation or improving processes. You will also bring:

• Strong accounting skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Oracle OCM knowledge is preferred.
• High standards for quality and accuracy.
• A helpful, collaborative approach.
• The ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Strong team play.
• An interest in supporting the wider finance and accounting organization.
• Experience in a large, international company is an advantage (preferably 5+ years).
• A methodical and structured way of working.
• Fluency in English.

Your friends would describe you as someone who:

• Is positive and communicate well.
• Has a keen eye for detail.
• Enjoys working with numbers and bringing order to complex information.

We are a continuously evolving organization. We are committed to improving our processes and thrive in a complex environment alongside great colleagues. If this role sounds right—or almost right—we would love to hear from you, even if you do not meet every requirement listed above. Our promise to you You will join a complex global organization where the work is both challenging and rewarding. Our international structure brings interesting accounting and reporting requirements, making every day varied and engaging. Join us if you enjoy working in a changing environment where your skills are valued and your contribution makes a visible difference. Next step Simon Rasmussen from Financial Mind Recruitment is responsible for the recruitment process. Reach out to him on either +45 6168 5898 or sira@financialmindrecruitment.dk if you have any questions about the position. We aim to hire a new colleague in October with the job starting in December.