Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Position

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This vision is carried by our six values that you will embody daily as designers of dreams - values that engage and define us:

Create Passionately

Craft together with joy

Excel for ultimate luxury

Lead with audacity

Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity

Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

          Design your dreams with Dior.

Your Impact:

We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team in Copenhagen. This pivotal role will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and efficient management of our payroll operations across Sweden and Finland, while also contributing significantly to our accounting functions. You will report directly to the Nordics Head of HR for payroll matters and have a dotted line report to the Chief Accounting Officer based in Sweden for accounting responsibilities. You will work closely with our Senior Payroll Specialist, Senior Accountant, and Accountant for Nordics, as well as various internal stakeholders (HR, Retail, Accounting, Back Office) and external providers.

Job responsibilities

Payroll (Approximately 50%)

• Take ownership of the end-to-end payroll cycle for Sweden and Finland, ensuring strict adherence to local legislation, collective agreements, and internal company policies.
• Prepare, control, and validate all necessary payroll documentation, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
• Collaborate actively with the Senior Payroll Specialist and internal stakeholders (Retail, Accounting, Back Office) to identify, develop, and implement strategies for continuous enhancement of payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Accurately process and manage intercompany charges related to payroll, management fees, and other relevant items for Sweden and Finland.
• Oversee and process HR Team expense reports for Sweden and Finland.
• Perform thorough reconciliation of social charges, pension expenses, and all other payroll-related taxes.
• Actively contribute to monthly payroll reporting and support the timely closing of accounts.
• Participate in ad-hoc accounting and HR sub-projects aimed at streamlining processes and improving operational effectiveness.

Accounting (Approximately 50%)

• Accounts Payable:
• Manage the full cycle of vendor invoice processing, including approvals, booking in SAP, and timely payments.
• Create and maintain new vendor records in accordance with central vendor administration processes.
• Accounts Receivable:
• Accurately book incoming payments from customers.
• Generate and analyze weekly reports on overdue invoices.
• Initiate and send payment reminders as necessary.
• Travel & Entertainment (T&E):
• Review, approve, and process employee Travel & Entertainment reports using Concur and SAP.
• Reconciliations:
• Perform comprehensive reconciliations of bank accounts.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Manage and reconcile Intrastat declarations.

* The responsibilities outlined in this job description are subject to change based on the company's needs and ongoing projects

Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ideally, 3+ years of progressive experience in an accounting and payroll role within an international and fast-paced environment.
• Essential: Demonstrated expertise in managing full payroll cycles for at least two of the Nordic countries (Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark), with a strong preference for candidates with comprehensive knowledge across all four.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with core accounting principles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and complex reconciliations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Hands-on experience with Travel & Expense management software, such as Concur.
• Advanced analytical skills, with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic setting.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to identify and implement process improvements.
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Languages: Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of a Scandinavian language (Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Finnish) is a significant advantage, particularly for effective engagement with local regulations and teams.

Soft skills that align with our values:

Create Passionately:

• Creative & Innovative
• Initiative

Lead with Audacity:

• Assertive & Proactive
• Critical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management Capacity

Craft Together with Joy:

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Communication & Interpersonal skills

Cultivate Triumphant Inclusivity

• Integrity
• Empathy

Excel for Ultimate Luxury:

• Attention to detail
• Numeracy/Analytical

Commit & Act to re-enchant the world:

• Adaptability
• Problem Solving

Additional information

ID&E Footing

Inclusivity is not just a noble principle; it is the very heart of our excellence. In a world where our clients, talents, and ideas increasingly come from diverse backgrounds, our diversity is our strength.

At Parfums Christian Dior, this means being a House where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness. Because we know well: a House that reflects this diversity is a sustainable, vibrant House, rooted in both dreams and reality. Inclusivity cannot be decreed; it is practiced daily.

(If you require any reasonable adjustments within the application process, feel free to indicate it in your application).

Skills development opportunities

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Data Entry
• HR Information Systems
• Labor Law
• Payroll Administration

Soft skills

• Attention to Details
• Collaboration
• Confidentiality
• Critical Thinking
• Reliability
• Service Oriented

Recruitment process

Submit your application via our website. A recruiter will review your application. If your profile aligns with the requirements defined by our Hiring Team, you will be contacted for an initial HR interview with the Nordics Head of HR and then with the CAO.