Group Accounting & Process Lead

Assuranceforeningen Skuld (Gjensidig); Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Assuranceforeningen Skuld (Gjensidig) in Oslo seeks a Group Accounting & Process Lead who will drive group financial statements, consolidation and external reporting while leading digitalisation, automation, and data-driven finance management.

You will join a forward-looking finance team with responsibility across the organisation to strengthen controls, optimise processes and support high-quality decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant accounting, audit or financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of NGAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems, data warehouses and Power BI.
• Interest in automation, data analytics and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate group financial statements, consolidation, and external reporting.
• Drive improvements in accounting and reporting processes via standardisation, stronger controls, automation, and effective use of Skuld’s systems and new data platform.
• Act as a subject matter expert within accounting, tax, VAT, and related financial reporting matters.
• Support finance functions in Skuld’s international entities and branches, including accounting assessments and reporting processes and help identify solutions that meet local statutory requirements while supporting group accounting, reporting, and control needs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop future-oriented finance solutions.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

NGAAP knowledge

Automation interest

Data analytics

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Data warehouses

Job description

Would you like to help shape the future finance function of a leading international marine insurance company?

Did you know that one of the world’s largest marine insurers is Norwegian, with headquarters in Oslo?

Skuld is looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Group Accounting & Process Lead who combines strong accounting expertise with a genuine interest in technology, data, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to go beyond traditional financial reporting and play a key role in modernising processes, systems, and ways of working across the finance function.

In Skuld, our flat organisational structure gives you real responsibility, authority and trust. You will be part of a culture that supports learning and professional development through structured training, knowledge-sharing and practical experience.

Through a strong and consistent focus on diversification, digitalisation, and sustainability, we have become one of the world’s leading marine insurance providers, with around 360 employees in 10 countries.

The role

As a Group Accounting & Process Lead, you will be responsible for preparing the group financial statement and financial reporting while serving as a key driver of digitalisation, automation, and data-driven finance management. You will be part of a strong and forward-looking finance team, working across the organisation to enhance financial processes, strengthen controls, and support high-quality decision-making. The position is part of our Accounting team in Oslo.

What you will do:

• Prepare and coordinate group financial statements, consolidation, and external financial reporting
• Drive improvements in accounting and reporting processes across the Skuld Group through standardisation, stronger controls, automation, and effective use of Skuld’s systems and new data platform.
• Act as a subject matter expert within accounting, tax, VAT, and related financial reporting matters
• Support finance functions in Skuld’s international entities and branches, including accounting assessments and reporting processes and help identify solutions that meet local statutory requirements while supporting group accounting, reporting, and control needs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop future-oriented finance solutions

What we are looking for:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or a related field
• Minimum five years of relevant experience from accounting, audit or financial reporting
• Strong understanding of NGAAP and IFRS
• Experience with ERP systems, data warehouses and Power BI
• Interest in automation, data analytics and process improvements