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ACCA Careers is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations. Our core services can help companies of all sizes with financial management, accounting, tax, corporate secretarial, international corporate structuring, fund administration and structured finance – whether a company wants to globalize, or whether they need support to streamline existing operations.

With operations in more than 80 countries, ACCA Careers is the global expert that understands local needs. Global reach, local knowledge: helping to do business seamlessly across borders.

The Senior Accountant will manage a portfolio of clients and must operate autonomously within full compliance of all legal, accounting and general tax requirements. The clients portfolio includes Global and local clients. This responsibility includes regular accounting, financial statements and corporate income tax calculation and reporting.

• Oversee financial service delivery and client onboarding.
• Uphold client service quality.
• Build the Financial Management service line and offer service to current and new clients.
• Handle client inquiries regarding financial questions, including acquisitions, decommissions, and mergers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for clients and provide information within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure statutory accounting compliance and accounting reporting as necessary.
• Liaise with advisors, intermediaries, and client offices in the setup, structuring, and ongoing maintenance of client entities and accounting models.
• Drive the implementation and execution of performance management reviews.
• Own the capacity planning part of workforce planning.
• Understand the financial implications of decisions.
• Generate ideas for improvement based on past experience.
• Identify and promote opportunities to share knowledge.
• Strive for high standards of delivery to clients.
• Delegate work across the team as appropriate.
• Share knowledge to ensure targets are met.
• Communicate (verbally and through written work) information clearly and concisely.
• Manage stakeholders' expectations regarding delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Handle issues, provide flexible options and recommendations, escalating as appropriate.
• Understand and apply control and risk governance frameworks consistently.

• Master's degree in a relevant field and a professional qualification; Master's degree in Economics, Accounting, or Auditing.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Long experience can compensate for education requirements.
• Expertise in all MS Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); other software packages as appropriate.
• Fluent in both written and spoken Norwegian and English.
• Typically manage a team of individuals, supporting the development of junior team members through objective setting and constructive feedback.
• Proactively build a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Understand what motivates individuals and use this awareness to drive individual and team performance.
• Build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Be mindful of cultural differences across a diverse organization.
• Articulate and able to communicate complex ideas in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
• Put colleagues/clients at the center of everything to ensure a positive experience.
• Act as a role model for the team, embodying Group values and appropriate work ethics.

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging projects.
• Internal career opportunities to advance your career within ACCA Careers.
• Continuous development supported through global learning opportunities from the ACCA Careers Business Academy.

• Help make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
• Contribute to making a difference in the communities where we work through our corporate social responsibility program.

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
• Inclusive work environment allowing you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance.