Financial Accountant

Ascensia Diabetes Care Norway AS; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensia Diabetes Care Norway AS is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant Nordics to lead financial reporting, statutory accounting, and audit coordination across Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The role requires IFRS and local GAAP expertise and close collaboration with auditors and service providers.

The position is hybrid in Lysaker, Norway, with 2 days in the office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Fluency in English and Norwegian is essential, and Netsuite experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Lead financial reporting, statutory accounting, and audit coordination for Nordic entities (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland).
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian.
• Experience with Netsuite is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting activities for the Nordic legal entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Lead statutory accounting, external audits, and regulatory filings with timely submissions.
• Manage month-end close, including journals, accruals, provisions, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee tax compliance and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with shared service teams for GL, AP/AR, and fixed assets.

Skills

Statutory accounting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

IFRS knowledge

Local GAAP

Tax & VAT compliance

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Norwegian fluency

Netsuite

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Lead financial reporting, statutory accounting, and audit coordination for Nordic legal entities (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland).

• Experience with statutory accounting, financial reporting, and external audits in a multinational environment
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
• Knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance
• Fluent in English and Norwegian
• Experience with Netsuite is an advantage
• Flexible working options (60-100% FTE)

Financial Accountant Nordics

Location: Lysaker,Norway

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 days in office

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Flexible working options available, with applications welcomed from those seeking 60-100% FTE.

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead financial reporting, statutory accounting, and audit coordination, playing a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Our Financial Accountant for the Nordic countries is part of ADC Corporate Finance, reports to the Country Finance Manager and works closely with internal and external service provider and auditors in all accounting, tax & reporting topics.

How You'll Make an Impact

Own accounting activities for the Nordic legal entities (Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland)

Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting in line with IFRS and local GAAP requirements

Lead statutory accounting, external audits, and regulatory filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions

Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and intercompany transactions

Oversee tax compliance, including corporate tax, VAT, and Intrastat reporting

Partner with shared service teams to manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations

Support group consolidation, quarterly reporting, and provide financial analysis to support business growth and decision-making

Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, compliance, and cost management initiatives

Bring Your Expertise

Proven experience managing statutory accounting, financial reporting, and external audits within a multinational environment

Experience supporting accounting activities within Norway, including compliance with local accounting and reporting requirements

Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP reporting requirements

Experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, provisions, and intercompany accounting

Knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance requirements

Experience working with general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations

Ability to prepare and analyse financial reports to support business decision-making and group consolidation activities

Fluent in both English and Norwegian

Additional Experience That Could Help You Succeed

Experience supporting Nordic legal entities (Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland)

Experience with Netsuite

Experience within a Sales or Marketing business

Experience working in a matrix organization

• Finansiell rapportering

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global company entirely dedicated to improving the health and lives of people with diabetes. Our world-renowned CONTOUR™ portfolio of blood glucose monitoring systems combines advanced technology with user-friendly functionality to help people manage their condition.

We are a proud member of PHC Group, a global collection of companies committed to delivering precision technology for the future of healthcare, from specialized medical equipment to health IT systems to research tools.