Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting, Europe & Africa
Location: Oslo (Norway) or The Hague (Netherlands)
We are looking for a highly motivated, structured and self-driven Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting to join our Finance team in Oslo (Norway) or The Hague (Netherlands).
Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Head of FA&R Europe & Africa leads the FA&R team in the Europe & Africa, oversees all FA&R activities for the operating units in the region, and is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and compliance with all applicable accounting standards and internal controls.
We can offer exciting and high-paced working days, with the chance to be involved in a wide range of tasks, projects, and worldwide cooperation.
If you are looking for an international, cross-cultural work experience where you’ll be given responsibility and opportunities to grow in an open and supportive work environment, then Yinson is the place for you!
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the financial accounting and reporting teams in the Europe & Africa region,
and the timely and accurate closing of accounts and preparation of periodic financial
reports.
• Ensure compliance with the company's internal accounting standards and controls
as well as statutory financial accounting and reporting requirements in all relevant
jurisdictions and that the financial accounting operations, documentation and
reporting meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Monitor current and impending changes in accounting standards and statutory
accounting and reporting requirements in the relevant jurisdictions, evaluate the
potential effects on the company and identify potentials accounting risks, contribute
to create strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on changes in accounting
standards, communicate the developments and solutions to the relevant internal
stakeholders, and make appropriate updates to policies.
• Contribute to the simplification, standardization, digitalisation, and automation of
financial accounting and reporting operations to maximise efficiency and
effectiveness in the accounting activities.
• Ensure the full transition from the local accounting systems to the global ERP
system.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders relevant to FA&R Europe& Africa
activities, contribute to financial accounting and reporting related initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and liaise with
internal stakeholders in relation to financial accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead and mentor the members of the department to greater levels of effectiveness
and engagement, act as a role model for the organisation and cultivate a winning
culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and
oversee the department’s affairs.
• Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from
time to time.
Requirements
• At least 12 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting with a
multinational organisation and/or a Big 4 company and a proven track record in
leading financial accounting and reporting activities; experience in the infrastructure
and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage.
• In-depth expertise across the different areas of financial accounting and reporting
standards, including local GAAP and IFRS, and a deep commercial understanding
• Full professional proficiency in English is required; full professional proficiency in
Portuguese is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to
communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the
organization.
• Exceptional people leadership skills, lead and develop a high-performance team in
an international setup.
• A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking
with a high attention to detail and a big picture view.
• A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial
mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within
tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment.
• A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a
recognised university and relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA,
CPA or equivalent.
