Senior Accountant- Norway

NIO NORWAY AS; Bærum; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

NIO Norway AS is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Oslo finance team. The role focuses on general ledger management, month-end closing, and payroll/VAT oversight, with opportunities to optimize processes and support audits.

The candidate should have NGAAP expertise and SAP proficiency, plus strong English and Norwegian/Mandarin language skills as a plus. The position reports to the Finance Manager and is based in Oslo, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in general ledger.
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian GAAP (NGAAP).
• Experience with SAP is required; technical SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Norwegian or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual general ledger postings, accrual bookings, balance sheet reconciliations, and other month-end closing tasks.
• Monitor transaction postings and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain end-to-end accounting control, ensuring quality in both manual and automated processes.
• Supervise and review payroll accounting and VAT reporting performed by external service providers.
• Drive process optimization by standardizing and automating workflows, designing, and executing routine control processes both manually and automatically.
• Support the annual audit process in collaboration with the reporting team.
• Collaborate with business units, finance partners, and IT consultants to enhance financial applications, configure accounting settings, conduct voucher testing, and implement process improvements.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Independent / self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Responsible for general ledger postings, month‑end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and supervising payroll and VAT reporting.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in general ledger
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian GAAP (NGAAP)
• Proficiency in SAP
• Excellent written and spoken English

Join NIO's Finance Team in Oslo

Build your dream job with NIO as a Senior Accountant in Norway

NIO was founded in November 2014 as a global electric vehicle company. The company has over 7,000 employees working across world‑class research and development, design and manufacturing centers in Shanghai, Beijing, San Jose, Munich, London and six other locations. Our mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle by offering premium smart electric vehicles and providing the best User experience. NIO was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on 12 September 2018.

On 6 May 2021, NIO took its first step overseas by officially announcing its market entry into Norway. NIO will establish a full‑fledged ecosystem encompassing cars, services, digital experience, lifestyle, as well as building a community in Norway.

We are now looking for talented colleagues to join us in this journey.

The role – Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

Perform manual general ledger postings, accrual bookings, balance sheet reconciliations, and other month‑end closing tasks.

Monitor transaction postings and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Maintain end‑to‑end accounting control, ensuring quality in both manual and automated processes.

Supervise and review payroll accounting and VAT reporting performed by external service providers.

Drive process optimization by standardizing and automating workflows, designing, and executing routine control processes both manually and automatically.

Support the annual audit process in collaboration with the reporting team.

Collaborate with business units, finance partners, and IT consultants to enhance financial applications, configure accounting settings, conduct voucher testing, and implement process improvements.

Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in general ledger accounting. Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or technology industries is preferred.

Strong knowledge of Norwegian GAAP (NGAAP). Experience with US GAAP or IFRS is a plus.

Proficiency in SAP is required; technical SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in Norwegian or Mandarin is a plus.

Independent, self‑motivated, and capable of working under pressure.

Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with a results‑oriented mindset.

This position shall work in Oslo and reports to the Finance Manager. Occasional business travelling is needed.

• SAP (Systems, Applications and Products for data processing)

NIO was founded in November 2014 as a global electric vehicle company. The company has over 7,000 employees working across world‑class research and development, design and manufacturing centers in Shanghai, Beijing, San Jose, Munich, London and six other locations. Our mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle by offering premium smart electric vehicles and providing the best User experience. NIO was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on 12 September 2018.

On 6 May 2021, NIO took its first step overseas by officially announcing its market entry into Norway. NIO will establish a full‑fledged ecosystem encompassing cars, services, digital experience, lifestyle, as well as building a community in Norway.