Job Description

Accounting Specialist
Finance and Operations
Seoul, Korea

Are you passionate about accounting? Do you have a strong sense of responsibility and enjoy working independently while being part of a collaborative team? If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join us as our new Accounting Specialist at Novo Nordisk. Read on and apply today!

Your new role
As an Accounting Specialist at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Review accounts payable transactions and related supporting evidence to ensure compliance with internal finance policies and local statutory requirements.
• Prepare supplementary documentation for monthly and yearly closings and for external audit, internal audit, customs audit, tax reviews, and internal control assessments.
• Maintain GL accounts in AP-related systems such as ICE, SAP HANA, and Coupa.
• Improve and strengthen AP processes by collaborating with GBS (India) and lead global AP-related projects.
• Independently perform quarterly VAT reconciliations and filings; manage withholding tax reconciliations, filings, and payments; and support corporate income tax return preparation.
• Act as super user for global systems including ICE, Coupa, SAP HANA, and Concur; provide employee training on AP processes and handle ad-hoc accounting and treasury tasks as required.

Your new department
You will be joining our accounting team within the Finance and Operations department. The team is responsible for conducting the financial and accounting operations of the organisation, including preparing budgets, reports, forecasts, and statutory returns. We manage cost accounting systems, cash flow, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. With a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere, the team works closely to support Novo Nordisk’s mission and goals.

Your skills & qualifications
We’re looking for a new Accounting Specialist who will value working in a high-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll bring with you:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems, and experience with procurement processes in Coupa.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Korean.
• Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent time management.
• Demonstrates sincerity, integrity, a positive mindset, and a collaborative team spirit.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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