Principal Accounting Consultant

Details Duration:31.05.2026-30.08.2027Location: Stavanger, Oslo or RotterdamOption: 2 x 12 months Assignment Description The primary objective is to ensure additional high-quality financial close and reporting capacity, while strengthening control, improving processes, and acting as a knowledgeable counterpart in a hybrid (internal + outsourced) accounting model. The consultant is expected to operate independently and take responsibility across both execution and oversight. Responsibilities Execute and oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities Prepare and analyse financial reporting, including variance analysis and tax calculations Support preparation of annual financial statements and statutory reporting Take ownership of the accounting for one or more legal entities Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of financials Perform balance sheet reconciliations (including sub‑ledgers, intercompany, and suspense accounts) Conduct accounting risk assessments and ensure proper documentation Analyse and resolve non‑standard or complex accounting transactions Prepare clear and well‑documented accounting memoranda Apply and document accounting treatment under IFRS and Norwegian GAAP Collaborate with Accenture on standard accounting activities Review, challenge, and quality‑assure outsourced work Ensure alignment between onshore and offshore activities Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders Explain financial results and resolve open accounting issues Support internal and external audits Identify and drive process improvements Contribute to digitalisation and optimisation initiatives Strengthen efficiency and control environment Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on accounting experience in a corporate environment Strong experience with financial close and reporting processes Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables Solid knowledge of IFRS Experience with Norwegian GAAP (practical application preferred) Hands‑on experience in SAP (preferably S/4HANA) Experience in preparing statutory accounts Ability to operate effectively in an international and multi‑stakeholder environment Experience working in a shared services or outsourcing model (nice‑to‑have) Exposure to joint venture accounting (nice‑to‑have) Experience with Power BI or Power Query (nice‑to‑have) Experience within the energy sector (nice‑to‑have) Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills High degree of ownership and accountability Ability to challenge and improve existing processes Structured and quality‑focused mindset Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ways of Working Able to quickly onboard and deliver value Comfortable working with distributed teams High level of professional integrity and compliance awareness Proactive, solution‑oriented approach #J-18808-Ljbffr