Senior Accountant Finance

At Lunar, we are democratizing the power of money and changing the way we all bank, pay, and invest. Since starting in Aarhus in 2015, we've grown rapidly and are now a major player in the Nordics, with offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Stockholm.

So who are we? Are we a tech company or a bank? Well, we're both, breaking free from the usual categories. Here, tech isn't just a cool add-on; it's the core of how we do things. With our own banking license, we go head-to-head with traditional banks. What sets us apart is the mix of tech and financial services, giving us the power to shake up a dusty industry that's ready for a change.

As we continue our journey to becoming the best and smartest everyday bank in the Nordics, we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join us in our Copenhagen office and take ownership of our reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, so that we can establish a more scalable and proactive finance function.

As our new Senior Accountant, you will be part of our Finance team, reporting to Jane Raagaard. The team currently comprises 8 amazing individuals working across Copenhagen and Aarhus, who are focused on delivering high-quality financial reporting and insights within the broader Finance function, led by Robert Stambro, CFO.

What will you do?

1. Own and improve the reconciliation process for account statements and bank transactions, ensuring daily accuracy and completeness across multiple accounts and banks.
2. Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and ensure missing data is addressed while maintaining transparency and control over financial data.
3. Drive process automation and optimization to transition from a reactive to a proactive accounting function, collaborating with tech teams to explore AI and automation solutions.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams and external banking partners (approx. 10 different banks) to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
5. Support month-end closing activities, VAT compliance, and financial reporting.
6. Document process improvements and develop SOPs to ensure scalability and efficiency.
7. Analyze large sets of financial data to detect inconsistencies and provide actionable insights.
8. Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Curious about the Lunar culture?

Everything at Lunar centers around our core - to challenge. It's infused into our four values and guides us in how we work together, lead projects, and lead people to reach our mission. Our values aren't just words on a page - they're what make us who we are and shape the vibe of our culture. For a longer read about our culture, click here.

We're excited to welcome everyone to apply for this impactful role We can't wait to follow up with talents who we believe are the best fit based on the following criteria:

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
2. Proven experience in reconciliations and financial data validation.
3. Curious, proactive, and able to analyze and convey financial information simply.
4. Ability to identify inefficiencies and drive automation and optimization initiatives.
5. Strong analytical and IT skills, with hands-on experience in MS Office tools, especially Excel.
6. Comfortable reaching out to stakeholders across different teams and external banking partners.
7. Fluent in both English and Danish.
8. A degree in finance, economics, or a similar discipline.

Who you are:

You take ownership by proactively driving projects forward and ensuring results. You are forward-thinking, anticipating challenges and actively seeking solutions. You build strong relationships by collaborating with stakeholders across the organization and external banking partners. With a business-minded approach, you solve problems and work passionately with stakeholders to achieve shared goals. As a process optimizer, you continuously improve financial processes and drive automation to create a scalable and efficient function.

Are you ready to join the journey? Apply now and let's find out more