The team is under Global Finance of Vestas Shared Services Centre. General Ledger is mainly responsible for the periodic closing of the company's financial records, Statutory reporting, and SOX Compliance documentation. The group is expected to have close collaboration with regional finance, payroll & treasury department, as well as with the other functions in SSC such as AP/AR/TE & Controlling and Reporting.

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Responsibilities

Manage complex month-end, quarter-end, and year-end finance and accounting closing activities in full compliance with group accounting policies/controls and performance targets (SLAs, KPIs, OPIs)
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and meet the needs of key stakeholders
Communicate potential and identified issues and their updates or help needed to the relevant stakeholders as an input for pre-close meetings and ensure follow-through until resolution with speed and quality
Resolve accounting issues promptly and escalate complex matters in advance of the month-end close to ensure timely resolution
Identify and implement process improvements within assigned processes and ensure timely, high-quality updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in any Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related area. Certifications (i.e., CPA, CMA, CIA, RCA, CTT, etc.) are beneficial
At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in finance, particularly Business Controlling, Financial Analysis, or any equivalent finance functions
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Knowledge in using ERP systems. Experience in SAP is beneficial
Possess good analytical skills relevant for financial analysis, i.e., variance analysis, formulating basic insights, and linking to finance, with a curious growth and continuous improvement and learning mindset; With experience in managing stakeholders and reporting insights generated from the analysis
Flexible in work shift schedule depending on the region catered and willing to extend during month-end close, as needed. Experience in shared service set-up is beneficial

Competencies

Advanced working knowledge of accounting principles and able to apply to day-to-day operations
Effective communication skills, particularly in the English language - both oral and written, and able to communicate insights and analytics to stakeholders and team members
Possess solid problem-solving skills relevant for the role and able to work through and follow through on issues until resolution
Exhibits initiative, curiosity, growth mindset, simplicity, and a willingness to learn
Collaborates effectively, demonstrates initiative, and maintains professionalism; learns new tasks efficiently in complex and demanding settings
Good customer service mindset but able to challenge any deviations or non-compliant requests
Shows flexibility towards work shift schedule depending on the region catered and willing to extend during month-end close as needed

What We Offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package, and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of experts to join us. We value and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-the-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities, etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to work towards our goals. Choose us, choose a solid future!

Additional Benefits

Fitness Subsidy
Retirement Benefit Plan

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

RTR Senior GL Accounting Analyst