We are seeking an experienced HR Accounting Manager fluent in both Danish and French to oversee our dual-function operations in human resources administration and corporate accounting across our Nordic and Francophone Europe entities. In this role, you will bridge personnel management with general ledger control, managing cross-border payroll, statutory financial reporting, labor law compliance, and financial reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dual HR & Payroll Oversight: Lead end-to-end multi-entity payroll operations, tax withholdings, and pension contributions for European branches, ensuring strict compliance with local labor regulations and collective bargaining agreements (Convention Collective / Danish labor standards).

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: Prepare monthly GAAP/IFRS financial statements, manage general ledger reconciliations, execute accounts payable/receivable cycles, and lead month-end closing activities.

• Cross-Border HR Administration: Oversee contract administration, onboarding/offboarding, compensation and benefits structures, and regulatory labor filings across Danish and French jurisdictions.

• Audit & Compliance Management: Act as primary contact for local tax authorities (e.g., French DGFiP, Danish Erhvervsstyrelsen) and external financial auditors; ensure complete legal and financial compliance.

• Process & ERP Optimization: Maintain and optimize integrated HRIS and ERP platforms (such as SAP, Workday, or Navision) to streamline operational workflows and reduce month-end closing cycles.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, or Business Administration.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and HR administration, preferably within a multi-national or European cross-border setting.

• Language Requirements:

  • Danish: Professional working proficiency to Native level (written and spoken).

  • French: Professional working proficiency to Fluent level (written and spoken).

  • English: Professional working proficiency (corporate language).

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in ERP & HRIS systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Workday, Navision, ADP, Sage).

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and labor law regulations in Denmark and France.

  • Advanced Excel skills (data modeling, financial analysis, pivot tables).

• Certifications (Preferred): CPA, CMA, CHRM, SPHR, or equivalent professional HR/Accounting certifications.

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