Principal Accounting Consultant

*Omega 365 Consulting is a leading supplier of highly skilled project personnel in the oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors. We offer a wide range of consultant assignments, featuring many of the most exciting projects in Norway and internationally.*

Details

Duration: 31\.05\.2026\-30\.08\.2027

Location: Stavanger, Oslo or Rotterdam

Option: 2 x 12 months

Assignment Description

The primary objective is to ensure additional high\-quality financial close and reporting capacity, while strengthening control, improving processes, and acting as a knowledgeable counterpart in a hybrid (internal \+ outsourced) accounting model.

The consultant is expected to operate independently and take responsibility across both execution and oversight.

Financial Close \& Reporting

• Execute and oversee day\-to\-day accounting activities


• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities


• Prepare and analyse financial reporting, including variance analysis and tax calculations


• Support preparation of annual financial statements and statutory reporting

Entity Ownership \& Control

• Take ownership of the accounting for one or more legal entities


• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of financials


• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (including sub\-ledgers, intercompany, and suspense accounts)


• Conduct accounting risk assessments and ensure proper documentation

Technical Accounting

• Analyse and resolve non\-standard or complex accounting transactions


• Prepare clear and well\-documented accounting memoranda


• Apply and document accounting treatment under IFRS and Norwegian GAAP

Oversight of Outsourced Delivery

• Collaborate with Accenture on standard accounting activities


• Review, challenge, and quality assure outsourced work


• Ensure alignment between onshore and offshore activities

Stakeholder Interaction

• Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders


• Explain financial results and resolve open accounting issues


• Support internal and external audits

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and drive process improvements


• Contribute to digitalisation and optimisation initiatives


• Strengthen efficiency and control environment

Qualifications

Must\-Have Requirements

• Minimum 5\+ years of hands\-on accounting experience in a corporate environment


• Strong experience with financial close and reporting processes


• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables


• Solid knowledge of IFRS


• Experience with Norwegian GAAP (practical application preferred)


• Hands\-on experience in SAP (preferably S/4HANA)


• Experience in preparing statutory accounts


• Ability to operate effectively in an international and multi\-stakeholder environment

Nice\-to\-Have

• Experience working in a shared services or outsourcing model


• Exposure to joint venture accounting


• Experience with Power BI or Power Query


• Experience within the energy sector

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills


• High degree of ownership and accountability


• Ability to challenge and improve existing processes


• Structured and quality\-focused mindset


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ways of Working

• Able to quickly onboard and deliver value


• Comfortable working with distributed teams


• High level of professional integrity and compliance awareness


• Proactive, solution\-oriented approach

Join Omega 365 Consulting for:

• *Personalized, hands\-on support from our dedicated Omega 365 team members*


• *Collaboration with one of Norway's most prestigious consultant firms*


• *Guidance from experienced department managers, facilitating the development of your project expertise*


• *Internal visa assistance and expert advice for EEA/expat consultants*


• *Excellent opportunities to expand your professional network through project involvement and social gatherings*


• *Exclusive benefits including access to holiday houses and cabins in picturesque locations such as Hovden, Hemsedal, Geilo, Hafjell, Oppdal, Voss, Vågsli, Sirdal, Gran Canaria, and Thailand*


• *Diverse offerings of events including concerts and exciting excursion, both in Norway and abroad. We unveil attractive new trips exclusively for our employees every year.*

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