ESG Reporting Controller

We are on an exciting journey in preparing Demant to publish the integrated annual report in compliance with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). For us a transparent high-quality reporting on ESG is a core value and a license to operate in a Global business.

Ask an employee in Demant what the most rewarding aspect of their work-life is, most would without hesitation say, “To make a real difference for people”. That is what gets us up in the morning – to work for a business that develops high-end hearing aid solutions to help hearing impaired people around the world.

Welcome to ESG Reporting

You will be referring to the Head of ESG Reporting. ESG Reporting is part of Group Financial Reporting & Compliance, which consists of 12 highly competent colleagues divided into four other teams in addition to ESG Reporting: Reporting & Consolidation, Technical accounting and M&A, Financial Compliance and Finance Processes.

Our headquarters is in Smørum, which will be your primary work location.

We have a work-life balance. This also goes for this position.

You should expect 10-20 travel days yearly.

Collaboration across borders

The Demant Group is highly purpose oriented and employs more than 21,000 people globally and is present with solutions in 130 countries, where we create life-changing hearing health and high-end audio and video solutions.

“Working across the Demant Group you will establish close collaboration, communication, and proactive engagement with the different departments in various countries to ensure proper processes and procedures for capturing accurate and credible ESG data.” says Gülsen Kocak, Head of ESG Reporting.

Make a difference and assist us reach our ESG targets

We need you to contribute to the development of the ESG reporting and controlling processes and setup – amongst others – building a robust reporting processes procedures for collecting, validating, and controlling of ESG data, as well as preparing consolidated data and reporting.

In your daily life you will navigate in new regulatory requirements and stay updated on subsequent amendments. You will be working with external auditors and engage in close dialogues with our Corporate Communications & Sustainability team as well to other internal stakeholders.

Your areas of responsibility will among other things include:

• Development and implementation of processes and procedures for controlling and reporting of ESG data.
• Development and implementation of controls for ESG data.
• Validating and controlling ESG data by group functions and entities.
• Consolidation and reporting ESG data.
• Supporting stakeholders and colleagues in the group and different functions with processes, technical assistance (in terms of CSRD and other ESG-related matters) etc.
• Assist in the reporting processes and support the local ESG data owners.
• Maintaining ESG accounting manual including accounting policies.
• Preparation of documentation for the audit.
• Participation in the preparation of the integrated annual report and the year-end process.

Your background and qualifications

You hold an MSc. in Accounting, Auditing or Finance and come with minimum 5 years of relevant working experience from a similar position in a NASDAQ/large/medium international company or as an Auditor/Consultant. Experience within ESG is experience within ESG is not mandatory.

Your interpersonal skills are just as important as your professional skills. This means you like to solve problems. You work team oriented as well as independently. You take responsibility and have a high level of integrity and diligence in your work. You are used to working with many different internal stakeholders.

We can’t wait for you to join us

Deadline for application and CV is 10th of May 2024. Kindly submit your application as soon as possible, as we are screening applications on a continuous basis and hires as soon as we get the right match.

We only accept applications via our online recruitment system. If you have any questions, please contact Head of ESG Reporting, Gülsen Kocak at +45 2938 9439.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

About Demant 

Demant is a world-recognized hearing healthcare and technology group built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. The Group offers innovative technologies, solutions, and expertise to assist people hear better. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged.

The Demant Group employs more than 20,000 people and generates an annual revenue of DKK 19 billion. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries where we create life-changing differences through hearing health.

At Demant we value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from alle qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.  #LI-HYBRID #LI-BS1

About Demant

Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare and technology group built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. The Group offers innovative technologies, solutions, and expertise to help people hear better. In every aspect, from hearing care, hearing aids and hearing implants to diagnostic equipment and services and audio solutions, Demant is active and engaged. Headquartered in Denmark, the Group employs more than 21,000 people globally and is present with solutions in 130 countries where we create life-changing hearing health and high-end audio and video solutions. William Demant Foundation holds the majority of shares in Demant A/S, which is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and among the 25 most traded stocks.

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