Senior Accountant (Norwegian Accounting)

Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Management

  : Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for clients based in Norway.

• Financial Reporting

  : Prepare and meticulously review

  monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  .

• Compliance & Regulations

  : Ensure strict compliance with

  Norwegian accounting and tax regulations

  .

• VAT Handling

  : Perform accurate

  VAT calculations

  and submit timely

  VAT returns

  .

• Stakeholder Liaison

  : Liaise effectively with auditors, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders.

• Period-End Closures

  : Support efficient

  month-end and year-end close processes

  .

• Reconciliation & Accuracy

  : Reconcile accounts and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.

• Team Guidance

  : Review the work of junior accountants and provide constructive guidance.

• Process Improvement

  : Assist in continuous

  process improvement initiatives

  to enhance accounting workflows.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education

  : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience

  : Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably with

  Norway or Nordic region exposure

  .

• Norwegian Expertise

  : Strong knowledge of

  Norwegian GAAP and VAT regulations

  .

• Software Proficiency

  : Experience with accounting software such as

  SAP, Xero, or Visma (preferred)

  .

• Analytical Skills

  : Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

• Communication

  : Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Teamwork

  : Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with international teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with European clients.
• Knowledge of

  IFRS

  is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with

  automation tools or ERP systems

  .