Senior Risk & Control Consultant

Would you like to play a key role in modernising the internal control environment across the Novo Nordisk Group? Do you have a natural interest in transformation and optimisation of financial business processes by utilising modern digital solutions? And are you looking for a positive change of pace from your current auditing role?

Then this is your opportunity to join us as a Senior Risk & Control Consultant. Apply now and join the Internal Controls team at Novo Nordisk!

The position

As a Senior Risk & Control Consultant, you will work in close collaboration with the rest of the Internal Controls team to drive digital projects aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Control at the Novo Nordisk Group by focusing on S/4HANA process optimisation, efficient and effective use of Information Technology, and automation of manual control activities. One of the key aspects of your position will be to support and guide Novo Nordisk affiliates across the globe in maintaining their local internal control environment.

Your primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The position will give you solid knowledge of the financial business processes at Novo Nordisk and it will enable you to develop personally and professionally in a large network across the global organisation.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed in this role, you hold a M.Sc. in Business Economics & Auditing, Business Administration & Information Systems, or similar and have minimum 5 years of auditing experience from working in a large auditing firm.

Other success criteria are:

As a Person, you bring positive attitude to work even when pressure is on, and you thrive in a changing and dynamic environment, with your attention to details and structured problem-solving approach. Furthermore, you are a team player who wants to develop a track record of successful collaboration across various finance department stakeholders from multiple countries. Finally, we expect you to be comfortable with taking initiative and have a strong personal drive.

About the department

In Internal Controls, you will be part of a young and ambitious team in Denmark that oversees internal controls over financial reporting across the Novo Nordisk Group. We also serve as a link between internal/external auditors, IT system owners, and the finance organisation. Organisationally, our team is placed in Consolidated Reporting, Corporate Accounting, which consists of around 15 experienced and welcoming individuals. In addition to ensuring compliance with accounting standards, overseeing acquisitions, and other activities, Consolidated Reporting’s primary objective is to ensure that Novo Nordisk delivers correct consolidated financial reporting. Being a US publicly traded company, correct financial reporting and SOX compliance is critical to Novo Nordisk.