Manager, Accounting Operations

at  Genmab

At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.
The Role
The Finance team in Genmab is growing and now looking for a Manager to join the Accounting Operations team in Copenhagen.
This is a key position within the Accounting Operations Team and a great opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and ambitious accounting professional. You will be working in a highly motivated team of experienced finance professionals in an organization where we value innovation, determination, integrity, and teamwork.
We are looking for candidates who will be able to combine a hands-on approach to the daily activities while at the same time can work strategically and holistically in optimizing processes and managing resources.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Accounting Operations based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and you will be part of a large Global Finance team.
Responsibilities
We are looking for candidates who bring solid accounting experience from similar positions in international companies and thrive with following tasks:
Oversee the daily cash reconciliation with the different banks Genmab operates. Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliation.
Oversee the accounting and reporting of Genmab’s investment portfolio, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Manage and oversee the accounting and reconciliation of assigned equity and corporate tax accounts.
Assist the Tax department and the external advisor with preparation of the annual Corporate Income tax returns
Act as a local admin for our Blackline reconciliation and task management system.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and other required reporting to National Bank of Denmark, Danmarks Statistik, etc
Supervise and mentor of 2-3 accounting professionals, providing guidance and support for their development.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, IFRS and SOX requirements related to cash, investments, equity and taxes.
Manage the company digital mailbox and assist with the required reporting to different government authorities. Coordinate with the relevant departments in case information is not known from the Accounting Ops.
Support to audits: Collaborate with internal and external auditors during periodic audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.
Cross functional collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance or other departments outside of finance. Collaborate with COE team and other SAP consultants for enhancements or adoption of the ERP system to meet the needs of the daily tasks or to have a better and more efficient task management.
Requirements

We are looking for candidates that meet the following professional requirements:

• BA or BS mandatory, CPA (Certified public accountant), CA (Certified accountant) and/or MBA preferred. 6+ years of experience in public accounting and accounting in a multinational environment
• Desire to learn and implement new accounting pronouncements and requirements and develop technical skillset
• Thrive in a cross-functional role and strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding disclosure requirements
• SAP knowledge is strongly desired, but not a must
• Excellent business acumen, with strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong reporting and internal controlling skills are needed as well as the ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Strong analytic skills with the ability to review financial analyses, account reconciliations and identify potential issues are needed
• Strong communication skills - both oral and written

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

Locations
Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.
About Genmab
Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO™) antibody medicines.
Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.
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