Overview
Financial Accounting Specialist Jobs in Copenhagen Metropolitan Area at BenBau Group
Title: Financial Accounting Specialist
Company: BenBau Group
Location: Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
Company Description:
BenBau is an international construction company based in Germany, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark. We have a diverse team of multinational experts from around the world and a shared vision.
Location: Denmark
Role Description:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of our data centre construction projects. This role will play a key part in financial control, project performance tracking, and cash flow management across multiple construction projects, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and group reporting requirements, as well as supporting the ongoing improvement of financial processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger and project-related cost allocations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including contractor and supplier invoices
- Track and monitor project budgets, costs, and variances, while supporting the improvement of financial processes, including accounting-related workflows and their digitalization and automation
- Perform bank reconciliations and support cash flow monitoring
- Support working capital optimization, including receivables follow-up and billing accuracy
- Ensure compliance with German GAAP (HGB), tax regulations, and construction-related financial requirements
- Support VAT reconciliations and other statutory reporting obligations
- Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for ongoing and upcoming projects
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure proper documentation for audits and project reporting
- Identify and implement improvements in financial and cost-control processes
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects
- Experience with project accounting and cost control is highly desirable
- Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., DATEV, MS Dynamics BC or similar)
- Strong MS Excel skills (including data analysis and reporting)
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale construction or data center projects
- Familiarity with IFRS or international reporting standards
- Experience working in a multinational project environment
What We Offer
- A dynamic and international working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure and data center projects across Europe
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- 25 days of annual leave
- A friendly, motivated, and multicultural team
- Company events and team activities
