Kongsberg Maritime AS are currently seeking a talented and experienced Global Accounting Manager to join our central finance team.

As part of Kongsberg Gruppen, Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is a leading technology provider in the maritime industry investing heavily in innovative technology and digitalisation to ensure that both new and existing vessels with equipment from Kongsberg Maritime are safe, deliver a high degree of operational efficiency and meet cybersecurity requirements. Our solutions are forward-looking and focus on reduced energy consumption and increased use of green energy carriers. Kongsberg Maritime has activity and subsidiaries globally.

About the Role:
As a Global Accounting Manager, you will be part of the KM Global finance team and play an important role in overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial reporting, annual statutory reporting, and the implementation of internal policies and procedures globally. You will work to ensure the standardization of accounting principles across the business and be the primary point of contact between the auditor and Kongsberg Maritime, as well as act as an important contact person with KOG Corporate finance functions.

You are someone who thinks holistically and has a solid understanding of accounting. You enjoy tackling different issues and working operationally with others. You thrive in an analytical and professional environment and identify with our values: Dedicated, Innovative, Reliable and Collaborative.

 

The most important tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Improvement work and further development of accounting policies, processes and systems, including streamlining and digitalization of internal routines.
• Ensure high quality of internal control, routines, and processes.
• Follow-up of reconciliations, provisions, and accounting assessments.
• Prepare accounting analyses.
• Act as a resource person in accounting, tax, and duties.
• Maintain dialogue with the auditor and other advisors.

Qualifications and expertise:

• Higher education in finance, accounting, or auditing.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or auditing, group accounting according to IFRS preferably in an international group.
• Solid understanding of global accounting standards and laws.
• Preferably experience from project driven organizations.
• Experience and good knowledge related to tax and VAT.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and system skills; experience with D365 and Oracle HFM or similar systems is an advantage.
• Experience as a team / project leader.

Personal Qualities:

• Efficient, structured and responsible.
• Ability to see the big picture while being able to drill down into the details.
• Confident in leading people, both as team and project leader.
• Understand the importance of deadlines and quality in deliverables.
• Committed and enterprising with an interest in the accounting profession.
• Outgoing and positive appearance, inclusive and collaborative.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex financial data in an understandable way.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment

What We Offer:

• A great working environment with skilled and engaged colleagues.
• An exciting and challenging position in a dynamic and growing team and company.
• Competitive terms and excellent development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work on global projects and develop your international experience.

 

Application Process: If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to our global central finance team, please submit your application along with your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are continuously reviewing candidates, apply today!

If you have question about the role, please get in touch with Paal Ødegård - Vice President Finance Shared Services Finance KM.

• Phone; +47 952 60 261
• Email; paal.odegard@km.kongsberg.com