Do you want to make a difference and join our journey to replace fossil and toxic chemicals with sustainable biochemicals? Circa Group is looking for a competent Group Chief Accountant to be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements for the Group in accordance with IFRS. This is a central role in a small, but strong team being established at HQ Oslo. The role reports to the CFO.
Main Responsibilities
- ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements for the Group in accordance with IFRS
- plan, execute and follow up the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process
- oversee and quality assure reporting, processes and internal control in subsidiaries outside Norway
- ensure an efficient set up of accounting and reporting processes and systems, including maintenance, development and training
- oversee, coordinate and supervise accounting services provided from external vendors (accounting and payroll is currently outsourced)
- maintain and improve financial controls through chart of accounts, accounting procedures and internal control processes for the Group
- prepare/co-ordinate annual statutory financial statements and tax returns
- provide guidance and be the key resource on challenging accounting and consolidation
- contact with external auditors and facilitate an efficient audit process
- lead, support and contribute to process improvement initiatives
- assist CFO in ad hoc projects and tasks
Qualifications
- master's degree in Accounting, Business or other Finance related subject
- minimum 5 years’ experience from relevant position, preferably from an international company and/or big 4 audit firm
- strong knowledge of accounting, hereunder IFRS and reporting requirements on Euronext Growth
- experience from production/manufacturing industry with complex supply chains is an advantage
- interest in IT and systems to improve accounting and reporting processes; Cantor is being implemented as group consolidation system
- fluent Norwegian and English, both verbally and written. French is an advantage, but not a requirement
Personal Characteristics
- entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in a start-up environment
- responsible, self-driven and structured
- strong communication skills
- hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented
We Offer
- challenging and varied tasks in an international business environment
- possibility to shape the role and the finance function together with the CFO
- competitive terms and conditions
- position will be based in Oslo, but occasional travel is expected
If this seems interesting, please apply via
www.financepeople.no. For questions, please contact Svenn-Erik Warholm on 917 37 272/
svenn-erik.warholm@financepeople.no.
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