Senior Accounting & Tax Lead – Center of Excellence

About the role

As the Senior Accounting & Tax Lead for Novo Nordisk in Pakistan, you will be the operational anchor for all accounting, tax and treasury activities. You will ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, company policies and local regulations while collaborating with global finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accounting, tax and statutory compliance in line with IFRS, company policies and local regulations.
• Manage month‑ and year‑end close activities together with Global Shared Services (R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Own balance‑sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding accounting issues.
• Oversee corporate tax, indirect tax and transfer‑pricing compliance with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead statutory audits, including documentation, evidence gathering and audit query resolution.
• Ensure accurate AP/AR accounting and provide cross‑functional support to Procurement, Legal, Supply Chain, FP&A and Finance teams.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash‑flow monitoring, banking relationships, letters of credit and trade finance activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of external audit experience (Big 4 preferred).
• 3‑5 years of progressive finance experience in a multinational environment, preferably pharmaceuticals, FMCG or other regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; master’s degree or professional certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).