Head of Accounting - Nordics

p /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./strong/span/ppbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over strong150 countries/strong access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi amp; Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifJoin our global community of over strong190,000/strong strongdedicated/strong strongemployees/strong around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifuDiscover more by following us ona href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica target=_blank rel=noopener LinkedIn/a! /u/span/pp /pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongYour #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica/strong/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAre you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongYour role:/strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are looking for a strongHead of Accounting - Nordics/strong to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our statutory financial reporting. You will act as a trusted accounting expert, partnering closely with tax advisors, shared services, and internal stakeholders, while contributing to continuous improvement of processes and controls./span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifThis role offers strong exposure to stronglocal GAAP reporting, tax compliance, audits/strong, and strongcross‑border collaboration/strong, making it ideal for a hands-on senior accountant who enjoys ownership and autonomy in a fast‑paced international environment./span/pp /ppstrongspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifMain responsibilities:/span/strong/ppspan style=text-decoration:underlinespan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifFinancial amp; Statutory Reporting/span/span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifPrepare, review, and analyze strongmonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements/strong in accordance with strongLocal GAAP/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifEnsure strongtimely and accurate month‑end and year‑end closings/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifManage strongVAT declarations/strong, including strongIntrastat reporting/strong, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifLiaise with strongexternal tax consultants/strong, supporting the preparation and filing of tax returns and statutory reports/span/li/ulpspan style=text-decoration:underlinespan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifGeneral Ledger amp; Accounting Excellence/span/span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOwn and maintain stronggeneral ledger accounts/strong, ensuring accurate postings/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifPerform strongbalance sheet reconciliations/strong and in‑depth account analysis/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifInvestigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data quality/span/li/ulpspan style=text-decoration:underlinespan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAudit, Compliance amp; Internal Control/span/span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifActively support stronginternal and external audits/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifEnsure compliance with stronglocal regulations, group policies, and accounting standards/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifContribute to the development, documentation, and enhancement of stronginternal controls/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifProduce internal reporting aligned with strongGroup procedures and timelines/strong/span/li/ulpspan style=text-decoration:underlinespan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifTeam Collaboration amp; Leadership/span/span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifManage a team ofstrong two accountants/strong across the region/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifDrive service quality with the strongShared Services Center/strong located in Italy/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifReview and validate strongjournal entries and reconciliations/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifSupport the evolution of strongaccounting policies, procedures, and best practices/strong/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongMain requirements:/strong/span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifBachelor’s degree in strongAccounting, Finance, or equivalent/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongAt least 8 years of experience/strong in statutory accounting, audit, or similar environments/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifSolid understanding of strongLocal GAAP/strong and statutory requirements/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifStrong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAdvanced proficiency in strongExcel/strong and experience with strongERP systems/strong (SAP, Oracle, or similar)/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifConfident communicator with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifComfortable working strongindependently/strong while also contributing to team success/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifFluent strongEnglish/strong; strongSwedish/strong or strongDanish/strong is strongly preferred/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongWhy join us?/strong/span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHigh‑impact role with strongownership of statutory reporting/strong/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifInternational exposure and collaboration with cross‑border teams/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOpportunity to stronginfluence processes and elevate the accounting function /strongacross the region/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifStable environment with room for strongcontinuous improvement and professional growth/strong/span/li/ulp style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif#LI-RM1/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique./span/p