Accounting and Tax Manager

Job title: Accounting and Tax Manager

Company: Jacobs Douwe Egberts


Job description: Company DescriptionFor more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future.Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household brands in the Nordics such as Gevalia, Café Noir, Espresso House, Friele, L’OR, Pickwick and Karat.Job DescriptionJoin Us as our new Accounting & Tax ManagerAre you passionate about precision, compliance, and making a strategic impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and accountability go hand in hand? We’re looking for a confident, skilled, and motivated Accounting & Tax Manager to lead our financial compliance efforts and contribute to our continued success across the region of Northern Europe.Your roleThe Accounting and Tax Manager reports into the Country Finance Manager and is responsible for ensuring full compliance with local statutory, tax, and financial reporting requirements. You will lead and oversee our accounting operations (whether local, offshored, or outsourced), contributing directly to the financial health and strategic goals of our organization together with your team.What You’ll Be Responsible For✔ Financial Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure accurate, timely submission of financial statements (local GAAP/IFRS).
  • Oversee monthly and yearly closing processes.
  • Manage internal controls and external audit readiness.

✔ Tax Compliance & Regulatory Governance

  • Lead accurate tax filings: VAT, corporate tax, payroll, and statutory obligations.
  • Monitor changing tax laws and provide strategic guidance.
  • Collaborate with global tax teams and advisors to ensure full compliance.

✔ Collaboration Across Teams

  • Bridge the gap between local operations and global/outsourced finance teams.
  • Ensure effective collaboration and quality output from shared service centers.
  • Approve outsourced deliverables, driving operational excellence.

✔ Strategic Business Partnering

  • Provide clear, proactive financial and tax guidance to local leadership.
  • Represent the company in dealings with auditors and authorities.
  • Translate complex regulations into actionable business insights.

✔ Cash Flow & Accounts Receivable

  • Optimize cash flow and working capital through world-class AR management.
  • Evaluate customer credit risk and support strategic sales decisions.
  • Represent the region in global AR initiatives.

QualificationsWhat You Bring to the Table

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
  • 4-5 years of experience in Accounting & Tax
  • Proven experience working with offshored/outsourced service providers.
  • Solid understanding of month-end/year-end close, financial statements, and tax compliance.
  • Strong ERP skills (SAP preferred), Excel expertise, and analytical acumen.
  • A proactive mindset, with accountability, structure, and a drive for results.
  • People leader with a coaching mindset and a collaborative spirit

Additional InformationWhy You’ll Love Working With UsWe offer more than a job – we offer a place where your skills and ideas shape real outcomes. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, lead cross-functional projects, and contribute to financial and operational excellence in a fast-paced, international environment.Are you ready to step into a pivotal role and help drive our financial integrity and growth?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level! You will be joining our beautiful office in Ørestaden, where you have a lunch choice from 3 different canteens, fitness rooms, massage, dry cleaning, bicycle repair and not to forget the absolute best coffee in the world.

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Location: København

Job date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:05:41 GMT

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