Student Assistant for Group Accounting and Reporting

Are you passionate about accounting and financial reporting?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Student Assistant in the Group Accounting and Reporting team.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

As a Student Assistant , you will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider organization. You will have the opportunity to develop your accounting and collaboration skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Joining Ascendis Pharma will give you an exciting opportunity to gain practical finance experience in an international pharmaceutical company with a strong growth record.

You will become part of the Group Accounting and Reporting team, which is responsible for the Ascendis Group’s external financial reporting, internal controls, and group controlling.

The team consists of six employees and is characterized by strong professional expertise, a collaborative team spirit, and a supportive working environment.

You will report to Jacob Herum Nielsen, Senior Manager, Group Accounting and Reporting, based in Hellerup.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare templates and documentation for financial reporting
• Improve and automate documentation
• Support the maintenance of internal processes and control programs
• Assist with coordinating and planning team activities
• Assist with audit coordination and planning
• Perform other related tasks within Group Accounting and Reporting

Your Profile
Ideally, you have started studies in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

You are highly motivated, enjoy being challenged, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You work in a structured manner, follow through on commitments, and complete tasks reliably.

Furthermore, you have:

• A flair for numbers and a structured approach
• An interest in, or experience with, work related AI tools
• An interest in, or experience with, financial statements and external reporting frameworks, including IFRS, Danish GAAP, and SEC reporting
• Strong attention to details and a high level of reliability
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn

Experience with financial reporting systems is considered an advantage.

You are also proficient in written and spoken English.

Working hours : The expected workload is 10–15 hours per week. Working hours may vary, particularly during quarterly closing periods.

Place of work: Ascendis Pharma’s headquarters in Tuborg Havn, Hellerup.

For more information about the position or Ascendis Pharma, please contact Jacob Herum Nielsen at Se e-mailadresse på studerendeonline.dk or visit our website at .

All applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

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