Senior Accounting & Tax Lead

About the role

As the Senior Accounting & Tax Lead for Novo Nordisk's Gulf cluster, you will be the operational anchor for accounting and tax across six Gulf markets. You will ensure accurate period‑end close, maintain balance‑sheet integrity, and drive compliance with evolving UAE tax regulations while supporting rapid commercial growth in obesity and diabetes therapies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead timely period‑end close and reporting in partnership with Global Shared Services.
• Own balance‑sheet reconciliation and resolve aging or unreconciled items across all material accounts.
• Drive corporate tax, VAT and transfer‑pricing compliance, coordinating with the Tax Centre of Excellence, Group Tax and external advisors.
• Manage the operational side of statutory audits, including PBC schedules, evidence documentation and query resolution.
• Oversee AP/AR processes, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with group reporting timelines.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for Global Shared Services teams (R2R, P2P, O2C, T&E, Fixed Assets & Leasing).
• Partner with Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, FP&A and Marketing on accounting‑relevant decisions.

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.
• Strong technical fundamentals with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Required skills

• UAE Corporate Tax compliance
• VAT compliance
• Transfer‑pricing documentation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Period‑end close processes