Position

Sr associate II - Finance

Job description

Job description

Location

Bangalore, India

Job category

Finance

Locations: Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

Department: Reports, GF Accounting, Tax & Treasury

Organisation: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India.

 

Are you a Finance and Accounting Professional who thrives in fast-paced operations? Join Novo Nordisk as a Senior Associate II within Reports, GF Accounting, Tax & Treasury department, and become part of our dynamic Finance - Global Business Services (GBS) team. Do you have experience working on GL postings, reconciliations, intercompany processing, and month-end close activities along with SAP ERP (FI/CO and SD) and handling accounting activities in a global environment, including accounts receivable / intercompany transactions and reconciliations? Apply now with your latest CV — your next big career move could start here.

 

Your New Role

As Senior Associate II you will be responsible for delivering high-quality general accounting services within the Reports, GF Accounting, Tax & Treasury department, supporting targets set by the Team Leader and GBS Finance Management. You will handle core accounting activities including posting, reconciliations, invoice processing, and month-end close support, with additional coverage for APAC and NWE affiliates when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

General Ledger postings:

    • Manual postings of incoming and outgoing payments
    • Uploading postings from Excel into SAP
    • Month-end accruals and GIT postings

Bank reconciliations (incl. Sarbanes-Oxley controls):

    • Daily identification, research, and follow-up of incoming and outgoing payments
    • Clearing and reconciling IHB accounts in SAP (including E1P and IHB functionality)

Intercompany transactions (incl. Sarbox controls):

    • Processing received intercompany invoices and ensuring correct accounting flow in both buying and selling entities
    • Handling service fee invoice processing and ensuring proper documentation aligns with contract requirements
    • Reconciling and resolving differences before month-end closing
    • Managing invoice lists and confirming to preliminary and final statements from HQ

Month-end activities:

    • Inventory reporting
    • Opening and closing of accounting periods
    • Depreciation posting
    • Running reports for currency revaluation & reclassification of AR and AP
    • Reporting trial balance to Corporate Accounting team

Additional responsibilities:

    • Supporting process optimization initiatives
    • Continuous focus on customer service and service targets in line with SLA
    • Regular SOP updates
    • Training new team members

Geographic responsibility:

    • Providing support to Europe affiliates, and contribution to regional affiliate support (APAC and NWE) as needed

 

Your Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

Education:

    • Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) with a good academic record

Experience (4–8 years):

    • 4–8 years in accounting/economy functions in a larger organization
    • Working with SAP ERP (FI/CO and SD) 
    • Experience with bank systems including international bank transfers and reconciliations
    • Accounts receivable experience, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations
    • Must have experience of working on S4 HANA and strong knowledge of system interfaces to ERP suites 
    • General ledger accounting experience in a global company
    • Strong understanding of accounting documentation, transaction linkages, Sarbox approach, and audit materials

Technical & personal skills:

    • Strong SAP system knowledge (S4 HANA)
    • Good accounting knowledge
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Proficiency in MS Office
    • Good communication skills (oral & written)

 

Your New Department

You will be joining our Finance - Global Business Services (GBS) team in Bangalore. Established in 2007, Reports, GF Accounting, Tax & Treasury GBS supports various finance functions for Novo Nordisk globally. As part of this role, you will work closely with finance stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and qualitative outcomes. You will also interact with key stakeholders such as Accounting-HQ, Finance Responsible/Heads and affiliates, Corporate Banking Services, Accounts Payables (affiliates), and Corporate Expense Management, using channels such as email support and Teams discussions/calls.

 

Our team is dedicated to delivering superior service to our stakeholders and adding value through standardization and efficiency. The atmosphere is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

 

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

More Information

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few lines about your motivation in your resume or CV. Internal candidates must inform their respective reporting Managers before applying for the role.

 

Deadline

8th May 2026

 

Disclaimer
Also, it has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.