Country Controller

17 hours ago

Oslo, Oslo County, Norway Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. Full time

Dentsu Finance in Norway is seeking a Country Controller to join our team.

The Finance department consists of three disciplines: Operational Finance, Commercial Finance, and Financial Control. In this role, you will support these teams as well as the Finance Director. The purpose of this role is to develop the Controllership strategy, drive a strong compliance environment, oversee the production of robust financial information ensuring that it is of high quality and compliant with internal and external regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure relevant financial controls are built into the statutory and management reporting structures.
  • Ensure local tax, statutory, and all other regulatory filings are completed on time.
  • Lead Balance Sheet reviews in Norway. Work with in-country Financial Controllers to implement processes and drive improvements to Balance Sheet management and review.
  • Manage internal/external audit relationships and any regulatory bodies where relevant.
  • Maintain our internal control framework.
  • Be the local technical accounting champion for all accounting, legal, and regulatory issues by identifying and assessing their impact on the business and advising the relevant parties of any process changes required.
  • Monitor compliance with Dentsu policies. Maintain the highest level of financial integrity ensuring compliance with group and regional policies.
  • Build capabilities, tools, and skills within Controllership to increase efficiency and value add.
  • Monitor any internal audit issues flagged by the Internal Audit team and work with in-country Financial Controllers to close off pending issues.
  • Roll out control and compliance on-site trainings, if needed.
  • Own and develop our relationship with the Group controllership function.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and Auditing.
  • Experience in auditing, with a transition to an in-house role or work in a larger accounting firm.
  • Experience in larger corporations, with an understanding of corporate structures and guidelines.
  • Experience with compliance work (SOX – JSOX experience is an advantage).
  • Experience with international companies and knowledge of IFRS.
  • Versatile experience, ideally from auditing to operational accounting, and further to a role as a Financial Controller or team lead. Can be a certified accountant who has transitioned to a controller role.
  • Fluent in both English and Norwegian.
  • Interest in technological development, including AI, and the ability to see opportunities in technological solutions.

Personal Attributes:

  • Well structured and highest moral standards.
  • Ability to manage high work pace, stay composed and not be overwhelmed by complex tasks.
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders on a regular basis.
  • Collaborative mindset with a friendly personality.
  • Strong self-drive. Ability to shape and develop the role, with proven ability to manage international stakeholders.
  • Up-to-date competence and ability/curiosity to adapt to new requirements and technological developments.

About Dentsu:

As an employee at dentsu, you become part of a global consulting and agency group, and a leading professional environment in modern marketing. We are 250 specialists in Norway and have 70,000 employees across 145 markets. We are gathered in dentsu house at Kristian Augusts gate 23 in central Oslo, and are Norway's largest integrated professional environment within analysis, strategy, creativity, media, and digital customer experiences (CXM).

You will work in an environment with highly skilled colleagues, a commercial mindset, focus on social activity and with a strong culture that is inclusive and lives the dentsu values.

We have high expectations and much to offer. As one of our employees, you will benefit from:

  • A social and inclusive environment.
  • Competitive compensation packages.
  • Excellent pension and insurance schemes.
  • Company cabin at Hafjell.
  • Subsidized gym memberships and other fitness activities.
  • Flexible home office arrangements.
  • Discounts and special offers with partner companies.

Does this sound appealing to you, and do you recognize yourself as a good role-fit for the role as Country Controller? Send us your application today We'll review applications continuously, and suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews on an ongoing basis.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Maria K. Cederbrand, at maria.cederbrand@dentsu.com.

Location:

Oslo

Job Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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