Payroll Accountant

Do you want to work as a payroll manager in Greenland and take on a central role in one of the country's largest technical companies?

On behalf of VVS & EL Firmaet A/S, we are looking for an experienced and structured payroll manager for Nuuk in Greenland, who will have overall responsibility for the company's payroll runs as well as a number of HR and administrative tasks.

You will be responsible for ensuring that salaries are calculated, checked, and paid correctly and on time. At the same time, you will play an important role in daily personnel administration and become a link between the finance department, management, and the company's more than 150 employees.

Your primary tasks

Payroll and personnel administration

·         Conduct payroll runs for monthly and bi-weekly paid employees.

·         Check time registrations, absences, salary bases, and other salary-related registrations.

·         Register new hires, salary changes, terminations, and other personnel changes.

·         Make reports to relevant authorities.

·         Administer ATP, pension matters, salary deductions, and health insurance.

·         Reconcile and check completed payroll runs.

·         Contribute to the development and optimization of internal payroll and personnel processes.

HR tasks

·         Create and maintain employee data in MindKey.

·         Prepare employment contracts, supplements, and other personnel documents.

·         Assist with hiring, changes in employment conditions, and terminations.

·         Apply for work and residence permits.

·         Coordinate with managers and external recruitment partners.

·         Prepare and publish job advertisements.

Administrative tasks

·         Prepare rental and housing contracts for employees.

·         Coordinate with landlords during move-ins and move-outs.

·         Administer and document housing-related processes.

·         Contact insurance companies regarding damages and insurance.

·         Provide administrative support to the CFO and follow up on agreements and deadlines.

We are looking for someone who

·         Has experience with independent payroll processing and payroll runs.

·         Has an understanding of the connection between HR, personnel administration, and payroll.

·         Works in a structured, detail-oriented, and responsible manner.

·         Is good at planning and prioritizing tasks.

·         Thrives with both operational tasks and administrative tasks.

·         Communicates professionally with employees, managers, and external partners.

·         Handles confidential information with high integrity.

We expect

·         You have a relevant professional background in finance, accounting, or payroll.

·         Have knowledge of handling collective agreements in relation to payroll.

·         Experience with MindKey or similar HR systems is an advantage. Knowledge of Greenlandic conditions is also an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer

·         An exciting and versatile key function in one of Greenland's leading technical companies.

·         A high degree of independence and responsibility.

·         Close collaboration with management and the opportunity to influence workflows and processes.

·         Good professional and personal development opportunities.

·      Thorough introduction to our tools and processes.

·        Attractive salary and employment conditions based on qualifications and experience.

·         Assistance with housing and establishment in Greenland by further agreement.

Workplace and start date

The workplace is the company's headquarters in Nuuk.

There may be an opportunity for remote work from Denmark for shorter periods by further agreement, when the company's operational needs allow it.

The position is desired to be filled as soon as possible and no later than November 1, 2026.

Applications are processed continuously, and we hire when the right candidate is found.

About VVS & EL Firmaet A/S

VVS & EL Firmaet A/S is one of Greenland's leading technical companies with activities in plumbing, electrical, ventilation, cooling, energy, service, and contracting. The company employs more than 150 employees and provides technical solutions to both private, business, and public customers throughout Greenland.

Application and contact

If you would like more information about the position, please feel free to contact:

Peter Nordahl

Work in Greenland / CAD Kompagniet ApS

Phone: +45 70 22 22 17

Email: pno@workingreenland.gl

https://workingreenland.gl/loenansvarlig-groenland/