Job description
Ensure financial excellence and assist with global operations
Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial backbone of a global organization? At NKT SSC in Kaunas, we are looking for a Senior GL Accountant to join our collaborative team and contribute to high-quality accounting processes that support the green transition. This is your chance to contribute to accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in our General Ledger operations. Are you prepared to enhance your skills in a global setting?
Oversee and enhance essential accounting procedures
As a Senior GL Accountant, you will be responsible for coordinating period-end activities and ensuring timely, high-quality execution of tasks. You will work closely with internal customers and outsourcing partners, implementing process improvements and supporting compliance initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and act as a trusted partner for stakeholders across the organization.
Your responsibility will be to:
- Oversee and process G/L transactions, including accruals, provisions, IC transactions, and reconciliations.
- Manage legal compliance processes such as statutory reporting, audits, and tax returns.
- Identify and implement process improvements for quality and productivity.
- Train and supervise junior accountants, ensuring best practices.
- Support the Manager with SOPs, SLAs, and stakeholder coordination.
You will report to the General Ledger Team Manager and work from our modern office in Kaunas with a hybrid work model.
Collaborative leader with a commitment to accuracy
We are searching for a focused and detail-minded team member who flourishes in a cooperative setting and can assist others effectively. You are solution-focused and motivated to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
You also have:
- A degree in Accounting, Auditing or Finance.
- 3+ years of general ledger experience from a Shared Services organisation or a major company.
- Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.
- Solid technical accounting background and full-cycle accounting knowledge.
- Audit experience.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
- Fluency in English.
Join a global team enhancing collaboration
NKT is committed to supporting a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.
At NKT, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills in an international setting, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a collaborative and supportive team. We offer an innovative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your development is a priority.
We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matter and also one full of growth opportunities, opportunities, and potential. In addition, we are offering:
- Opportunity to be a part of the global team.
- Interesting challenges and tasks, learning opportunities.
- Private health insurance.
- Additional 4 days of paid holidays.
- Flexible working hours.
- Tai chi classes on a regular basis.
- Company-funded access to Linkedin Learning platform.
- Free parking next to the office.
Salary range for this position is from 3600 Eur to 4200 Eur Gross.
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!
We will review applications continuously and close the process when we find the right match. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ugnė Šidlauskė, HR Partner at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.
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About NKT
Company Overview
NKT A/S
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Founded1891
SizeApproximately 6,600 employees worldwide. Revenue of EUR 3,565 million in 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com)
What They Do
NKT A/S is a global supplier of complete AC/DC cable systems, designing, manufacturing, and installing low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable solutions for power transmission and distribution (source: linkedin.com). The company specializes in technically demanding long-distance subsea and underground cables, including specialized HVDC and HVAC systems for interconnectors, offshore wind farms, and power-from-shore applications (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, NKT offers low- and medium-voltage cables as well as cable accessories and services, making them a full-service provider for cable projects covering design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance (source: investors.nkt.com). Their customer base includes transmission operators, utilities, interconnector developers, industrial clients, and construction and infrastructure projects (source: investing.com). NKT positions itself as a key player in the green transition by connecting major power grids and supporting sustainable energy projects (source: nkt.com).
Projects & Track Record
Between 2019 and 2024, NKT completed projects expected to enable or facilitate 15 TWh of electricity by 2030, with an additional 12 TWh from projects completed in 2025 (source: marketscreener.com). In 2025, the company held a high-voltage project order backlog of EUR 10.2 billion, mostly based on DC technology, with projects worth approximately EUR 4 billion awarded in their high-voltage market (source: investing.com). One of the latest major contracts is the connection between Bornholm Energy Island and Zealand in Denmark, awarded in September 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com). NKT has a strong track record in offshore high-voltage DC cables for wind farms and major European power grids, including interconnectors and power highways (source: wikipedia.org). In June 2024, NKT expanded its production capacity by acquiring SolidAl, renamed NKT Esposende, strengthening the company’s position in medium- and high-voltage cables (source: investors.nkt.com).
Recent Developments
In February 2026, NKT reported record revenue for 2025 of EUR 3,565 million and an operational EBITDA of EUR 390 million, reflecting organic growth of 6% (source: investors.nkt.com). In November 2025, the company announced a new strategy with financial ambitions for 2030 along with organizational updates, while Q3 results showed 11% organic growth and an EBITDA of EUR 119 million (source: investors.nkt.com). The strategic integration of SolidAl, now NKT Esposende, has contributed to growth in the Applications business and strengthened the company’s production capacity (source: investors.nkt.com). The major contract for the Bornholm Energy Island to Zealand cable connection was also announced during this period as a key project (source: investors.nkt.com).
Working There
NKT hires employees across a wide range of functions including cable design, project management, quality assurance, finance, HR, production, and installation (source: nkt.com). The company refers to its employees as "Connectors," reflecting a culture centered around cable projects and power transmission (source: linkedin.com). Headquartered in Copenhagen, NKT has a broad industrial presence with manufacturing facilities and projects in high-voltage cables, subsea cables, offshore wind, railway products, and cable accessories (source: linkedin.com). Career communications highlight the company’s role in the green transition and advanced technical solutions, indicating a work environment focused on innovation and major infrastructure projects (source: nkt.com).