VIKING is looking for a Junior Accountant

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If you have interest in putting your theoretical accounting knowledge in practice, then this is your opportunity to grow your potential in a global company with a clear purpose of saving lives experiencing team work like you have never experienced it before.

If you can say YES to the above then it might be you we are looking for as our Junior Accountant.

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contribute to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts.

Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

Do you want to join?
VIKING’s Global Finance Department comprises 80+ dedicated colleagues, located in Denmark and in Global Business Service, Finance in Bulgaria. We are overall responsible for VIKING’s financial reporting, using SAP as our major ERP platform.

During a significant growing of our department we are looking for a dedicated Junior Accountant to be part of our GBS, Finance team.

Based at our office in Plovdiv, Bulgaria you will report to the Finance Manager and be involved in aspects of accounting associated with the vendor transactions for VIKING entities across the globe.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will work both independently and in cooperation with others. Following tasks can be expected:

• Review and process all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval, including matching PO’s to invoices
• Set up new vendor accounts
• Prepare and complete the company’s payments
• Fulfill day-to-day bank statement accounting
• Reconcile vendor statements and intercompany accounts
• Assist with all aspects of accounts payable functions associated with the vendor transactions, with specific focus on scanning and posting incoming invoices for VIKING entities in and outside Bulgaria
• Perform other special assignments related the job position

Your profile
Previous experience is not required but you need to have excellent theoretical knowledge in accounting principles. However experience in accounting is an advantage. The successful candidate also has:

• High school or university degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Very good MS Office capabilities
• Experienced with SAP is considered as an advantage

On a personal level we expect you to be responsive and positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude. Furthermore you are detail oriented and precise team player and always willing to learn.

Since our corporate language is English, you have great English skills – both written and orally.

VIKING offers
We offer an attractive position where you get the opportunity to develop yourself in an interplay with colleagues, who value humor, job satisfaction, and a great work environment.

VIKING is a global workplace where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and give space to the individual – we know everybody contribute with something special. Therefore, we invest in our employees and offer unique career opportunities in an international organization.

Do you want to be a part of VIKING?
All applications are received online by “Send application” in the job add. We conduct interviews continuously and therefore recommend you send your application and resume in English as soon as possible. All applications are naturally handled with confidentiality.

Start date is as soon as possible, however we don’t mind waiting for the right candidate.

If you have questions concerning the position or VIKING, you are welcome to reach out to HR Specialist, Nedyalka Shentova, on mobile +359 877339448

Read more at www.viking-life.com

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About VIKING
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is the global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. The company supplies and services safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, navies, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts worldwide.

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise liners and cargo ships, as well as workers on the world’s most advanced offshore platforms. VIKING also ensures safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times, enabling shipowners and owners/operators of offshore installations to focus on their business.

VIKING is a privately owned company which was founded in 1960. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian company Norsafe, whose lifeboats and rescue boats have been in use around the world since 1904. In 2019, VIKING acquired Drew Marine’s FSR division, one of the world’s three largest providers of marine fire services.

VIKING’s headquarters are in Esbjerg, Denmark, and its products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand.

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Contact

Nedyalka Shentova
HR Specialist
Tlf.: + 359 877339448

VIKING | Plovdiv 11 “Kuklensko shose” bul.
4004 Plovdiv
Bulgaria

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Application deadline:
10. April 2025