Student Assistant for Group Accounting and Reporting

2 days ago

Hellerup, Gentofte Kommune, Denmark Ascendis Pharma Full time

Are you passionate about accounting and financial reporting?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Student Assistant in the Group Accounting and Reporting team.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

As Student Assistant you will work closely with finance colleagues as well with rest of the organization and will have the opportunity to develop your accounting and collaboration skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Joining Ascendis Pharma will give you an exciting opportunity to gain finance work experience within an international pharmaceutical company with a strong growth record.

You will become part of the Group Accounting and Reporting team who are responsible for all external financial reporting, internal controls and group controlling in the Ascendis Group.

The team you will be joining consists of 4 employees, which are characterized by good team spirit, highly skilled, and working in a great environment.

You will be reporting to Jacob Herum Nielsen, Senior Manager in Group Accounting and Reporting, located in Hellerup.

As our new Student Assistant, your tasks will include:

  • Prepare templates and documentation for financial reporting, including improvements and automation
  • Support maintenance of internal control programs
  • Assist in coordinating and planning team tasks and audits
  • Participate in projects across finance departments, including tasks related to establishing new foreign entities
  • Perform other related tasks within Group Accounting and Reporting

Your Profile

Ideally, you have started your studies or plan to start studies in the fields of accounting, finance or business administration.

You are a highly motivated individual who enjoys being challenged and working in collaborative environments, where you demonstrate the ability to structure your work, follow-through, and complete your tasks.

Furthermore, you have

  • Flair for numbers and structure
  • Interest in or experience working with advanced MS Excel functionality
  • Interest in or experience working with financial statements and external reporting frameworks (IFRS. Danish GAAP and SEC reporting)
  • Highly reliable and attention-to-details
  • Strong work ethics
  • Willingness to learn

Experience in using financial reporting systems is considered an advantage.

Also, you are proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Work hours: The average working hours are 10-15 hours per week. Varying work hours are to be expected, especially during quarter closure.

Place of work: Ascendis Pharma headquarters reside in Tuborg Havn in Hellerup.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Jacob Herum Nielsen on or visit our website

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

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