Senior Chief Accountant – Financial Reporting & Controls

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

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.