Associate Director Accounting

Job Title - Associate Director Accounting
Department – Finance GBS 
Location – Bangalore, India
Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Are you ready to shape the future of Record to Report in a global shared services environment? Do you want to lead a high-performing team while driving the digital agenda forward in one of the world's leading healthcare companies? If so, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position
As Associate Director – Accounting, you will set the direction for the Record to Report (R2R) process within our Global Business Services (GBS) organisation, partnering closely with the Global Process Owner (GPO) to define a clear vision and strategy. You will lead a talented team, drive operational excellence and champion the digital transformation of our accounting function.

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the Record to Report process and month-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate and efficient financial reporting within the GBS framework
• Maintaining and strengthening compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, the Minimum Controls framework and internal financial reporting standards across GBS operations
• Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors – facilitating audits, coordinating documentation and building strong, transparent relationships
• Leading, coaching and developing the R2R GBS accounting team, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous growth
• Partnering with the GPO and IT to identify and implement digital solutions that enhance user satisfaction, compliance and efficiency across R2R processes
• Driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, setting ambitious targets and aligning R2R strategies with broader organisational goals
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement to ensure scalable, future-ready accounting operations within the shared services centre

Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced finance leader who combines technical accounting expertise with a strategic mindset and a passion for developing people. To succeed in this role, you bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including proven leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Record to Report processes, internal controls (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley) and external audits
• A solid understanding of financial reporting and consolidation practices, ideally within a global or shared services environment
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and drive change across functions
• "Big 4" experience is considered a plus

About the department
You will be joining our Finance Global Business Services (GBS) team in Bangalore. Established in 2007, Finance GBS is responsible for supporting various finance functions for Novo Nordisk globally. Commercial Analytics, which is part of Finance GBS, was founded in 2013 with the goal of providing best-in-class analytical services and insights to the global organization. Our team is dedicated to delivering superior service to our stakeholders and adding value through standardization and efficiency. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world, and impacting more than forty million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the twenty most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we are working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it is a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further.

Contact 
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Deadline
19th June 2026

Disclaimer
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 organisations 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.