Chief Accountant

hitachi; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Norway AS in Oslo is seeking a Chief Accountant responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, accounting compliance, cash management, and development of financial systems. Depending on experience, the role may be an individual contributor or include people management.

You will lead month-end closings, manage VAT and payroll reconciliations, coordinate with business functions, and support audits and ad hoc finance projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and compliance with Norwegian regulations.
• Knowledge of VAT reporting, payroll reconciliations, and statutory filings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting per Hitachi Group requirements and Norwegian regs.
• Manage month-end closing and improve closing controls.
• Coordinate postings in the ERP system across functions.
• Oversee VAT reporting, payroll reconciliations, and payments via banking platforms.
• Support internal and external audits and J-SOX compliance.

Job description

Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Job ID: R0147193

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Company Name: Hitachi Rail Norway AS

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description

The Chief Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, accounting compliance, cash management, and the effective use and development of financial systems and processes. Depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications, the position may be offered either as an individual contributor role or with people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with Hitachi Group requirements and Norwegian accounting and tax regulations
• Prepare and maintain key financial information, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, treasury activities, and year-end reporting documentation
• Manage VAT reporting and other statutory filings, payroll reconciliations, and payment processes through both internal systems and external banking platforms
• Coordinate accounting activities across business functions and ensure accurate postings in the ERP system
• Lead month-end closing activities and continuously improve closing processes and controls
• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals and ensure accounting records accurately reflect business activities
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory
• Monitor foreign currency exposure and support the management of exchange rate risks and hedging activities
• Contribute to the development and optimization of accounting systems, tools, and processes, while providing guidance and support to business stakeholders
• Review, validate, and process employee travel and expense claims (Concur)
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal control requirements, including J-SOX
• Support ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and finance-related projects as required

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.