Accounting Specialist

idpp; Stavanger, Sandnes; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

idpp, Stavanger-based, invites applications for an experienced Accounting Specialist to manage day-to-day accounting, invoicing, budgeting, reporting and internal controls within an international defence/public-sector environment.

The role requires hands-on financial administration, timely financial reporting, and collaboration with audit teams while ensuring compliance and governance across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years invoicing, payroll or general financial admin.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP.
• Knowledge of IPSAS.
• Strong MS 365 and Teams skills.
• Proactive, organized and collaborative.
• High integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier and customer invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Support payment processing and purchase-card accounting.
• Assist budget holders and fund managers with financial administration and financial systems.
• Monitor budgets, commitments and available funds, identifying potential issues proactively.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and support year-end activities.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting financial documentation.
• Monitor cash balances and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure sufficient funds are available.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is properly archived.
• Support internal controls, compliance and financial governance.
• Work with IT and system administrators to resolve finance-system issues and support system updates and improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Invoicing

Payroll

IPSAS

MS 365/Teams

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

IDPP is supporting an international organisation operating within the defence/public-sector environment with the appointment of an experienced Accounting Specialist based in Stavanger, Norway.

This is a hands-on finance role covering day-to-day accounting, invoicing, financial administration, budget monitoring, reporting, audit support and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier and customer invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Support payment processing and purchase-card accounting.
• Assist budget holders and fund managers with financial administration and financial systems.
• Monitor budgets, commitments and available funds, identifying potential issues proactively.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and support year-end activities.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting financial documentation.
• Monitor cash balances and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure sufficient funds are available.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is properly archived.
• Support internal controls, compliance and financial governance.
• Work with IT and system administrators to resolve finance-system issues and support system updates and improvements.

Experience required

• 5+ years of recent accounting experience.
• 3+ years of financial experience covering invoicing, payroll or general financial administration.
• Experience with an ERP or financial management system such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent.
• Knowledge of IPSAS.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and Teams skills.
• Proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• Strong integrity and attention to detail.

Additional information

• Security Clearance: NATO Secret / transferable national equivalent
• Language: High proficiency in English

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to work within a structured international environment, with exposure to financial governance, budgeting, compliance, reporting and enterprise financial systems.