Group Accounting & Process Lead

Hertz First Rent A Car; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Skuld, a leading marine insurer headquartered in Oslo, seeks a Group Accounting & Process Lead who combines deep accounting expertise with a passion for technology, data and continuous improvement.

You will modernise processes, standardise controls, and drive automation across the finance function while supporting international entities. This role sits within the Oslo accounting team and offers broad impact across the group.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of NGAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems, data warehouses and Power BI.
• Interest in automation, data analytics and process improvement.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written at a high professional level.
• Experience from the insurance industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Automation

Data analytics

Process improvement

English

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Data warehouses

Job description

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

Skuld islooking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Group Accounting & Process Lead who combines strong accountingexpertisewith 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 willbe responsible forpreparingthe group financial statementand financial reportingwhile 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 inSkuld’sinternational entities and branches, including accounting assessmentsandreporting processesand helpidentifysolutions that meet local statutory requirements while supporting group accounting, reporting, and control needs.
• Participate in cross functional teamsto develop future-oriented finance solutions

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting,Auditingor a related field
• Minimumfiveyears of relevant experience from accounting,auditor financial reporting
• Strong understanding of NGAAP and IFRS
• Experience with ERP systems, datawarehousesand Power BI
• Interest in automation, dataanalyticsand process improvements
• Ability to connect accountingexpertisewith technology and business needs
• Experience from the insurance industry is an advantage
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, at a high professional level
• Demonstrate alignment with Skuld’s values

Why Skuld?

We value collaboration and a positive work culture, nurtured through gatherings, activities and memorable team events.

Technology at the core

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams using data, automation, and shared platforms in a culture that welcomes ideas and continuous improvement.

An international work environment

As part of an international company, you will collaborate across borders and cultures, building a strong professional network.

Our focus on learning and professional growth includes internal training, guidance from experienced colleagues, and excellent opportunities for career development.

Strong core values

Our values Accurate, Bold, Caring, and Dedicated encourage initiative and curiosity, while always keeping our customers at the centre of everything we do.

Are you ready to join the Skuld team?

We value an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, or other personal factors.