Accounting & Tax Manager

Job title: Accounting & Tax Manager

Company: Novo Nordisk


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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading…CategorySelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Accounting & Tax ManagerCategory: FinanceLocation:Karachi, Sindh, PKAre you passionate about ensuring financial integrity, enhancing process efficiency, and driving innovative accounting and tax solutions? Do you thrive on leading teams and managing complex projects while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders? If you answered yes, then join Novo Nordisk Pakistan as our next Accounting & Tax Manager and leverage your expertise to shape the future of financial excellence. Be part of our life-changing careers and apply today.About the department
Our Accounting & Tax Centre of Excellence (CoE) for BAMECA is a strategic pillar that supports global operations while ensuring compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement in all financial processes. As part of this CoE, you will join a team of highly qualified professionals working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The role is based in our fast-growing Novo Nordisk Pakistan affiliate.Novo Nordisk (NN) is a global healthcare company with over 100 years of innovation in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders, rare diseases, and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs over 63,000 people globally and markets its products in more than 170 countries.This role will have a direct reporting line to the Accounting & Tax CoE Director based in Istanbul, Türkiye and dotted reporting line to the Finance and Operations Director in PakistanThe position
As the Accounting & Tax Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing accounting and tax operations, leading strategic projects, supporting employee development, and ensuring compliance with local and global standards. This is a highly visible role that requires independent decision-making, close coordination with key stakeholders, and strong leadership in process optimization and financial governance.Your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for overseeing all accounting and tax-related activities in Pakistan, including group reporting, statutory filings (VAT, WHT, CIT), and ensuring accurate books and records in collaboration with the Global Business Services (GBS) team. Includes implementation of proper controls and business continuity plans.
• Responsible for Financial House in Order agenda and holding it to a high standard through continuous monitoring and health checks.
• Leads complex projects under the Centre of Excellence (CoE), focusing on process standardization, control optimization, and sharing of best practices across business areas. Accountable for reviewing and signing off on CoE-owned internal controls.
• Delivers structured onboarding and ongoing training for employees on finance and accounting processes, ensuring consistent understanding and compliance across the organization including managing and developing a high-performing team by providing coaching, supporting individual development plans (IDPs), ensuring succession planning, and promoting a culture of accountability and growth.
• Serves as the Local Due Diligence Responsible (LDDR), overseeing third-party risk assessments, certifications, and compliance documentation while also supporting other local finance and operations responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, tax, audits, internal controls, and process improvement within a corporate or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in people management, with a track record of coaching, talent development, and fostering team engagement and performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset, capable of operating independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we are a life-science company at heart. Life is our reason to exist. We are inspired by the challenges of chronic diseases and the opportunity to create a better future for patients globally. Our commitment extends beyond excellent financial practices; we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee can contribute to our shared success. Join us in our mission to be the best company for the world.Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and a motivational letter online by clicking on the “Apply” button and following the instructions provided.Deadline
April 24, 2025
Applications will be accepted until the recruitment process is complete. Early submission is encouraged as applications are screened on an ongoing basis.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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Location: Karachi, Sindh

Job date: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:12:22 GMT

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