At Denmark in Silicon Valley, we are looking for our new colleague to join our dedicated administration team. The team covers administration, HR, consular affairs, security, events and financial activities at the representation.

The representation is comprised of a dedicated, dynamic and results-oriented team of approx. 38 members of staff, covering a wide range of foreign policy, tech, innovation and trade-related areas. We take pride in our work and results that feed into the strong relations between Denmark, California and the U.S.

About your role

Working in an environment where the agenda can easily change, we are looking for a finance professional who is flexible, open-minded, has an intuitive flair for numbers and is able to think outside the box.

The majority of the role focuses on financial tasks, budgeting and financial reporting, while there will also be additional administrative responsibilities, including facility and fleet management, compliance and policy oversight, as well as management support.

You are expected to show the flexibility required for an optimal handling of the entire portfolio of the representation and be ready to contribute to tasks outside your own portfolio.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Financial tasks, such as payments, payroll, invoicing and postings in the financial systems
• Reconciliations, including bank, balance accounts and interim accounts
• Follow-up on debtors and creditors
• Controlling expense settlements for employees, including travel expenses and other outlays
• Budgeting and financial reporting
• Management and compliance lead on facilities, vehicle, insurance, service contracts, etc.
• Policy oversight, ensuring that financial and administrative tasks are in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and law
• Management support and ad hoc assignments from the management
• Partial IT management

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in finance and accounting
• Solid understanding of finance and budget management
• Good experience with ERP systems, preferably Navision
• Super user in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong administrative and communicative skills
• Excellent command of English and Danish or another Scandinavian language, both oral and written

Desired qualifications

• Command of one of the Scandinavian languages is not a requirement, but will be an advantage
• A structured mindset and excellent planning and coordination skills
• A high sense of responsibility, proactivity and service-mindedness
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player abilities, while also having the ability to work independently and efficiently

Employment conditions

• Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week. Overtime work is to be expected during peaks and will be compensated for.
• You will be entitled to 5 weeks / 25 working days of paid vacation days per year.
• As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
• You will be offered health coverage, which includes your spouse/partner as well as children under the age of 26, if applicable.
• Housing and relocation benefits are not provided as part of the employment, and your spouse/partner, if applicable, is not eligible for a work permit.

How to apply

To apply for the position, please send your application, including cover letter, CV and 2-3 references, in English to [email protected] marked “Finance / Administrative Officer” no later than May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm noon PT.

We attach great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews that are expected to take place by the end of September. The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Marie Dørup Olesen at [email protected] or Peter Victor Kabell at [email protected].