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Yinson

Head of FA&R Europe & Africa

Oslo

FULL TIME

October 15, 2024

Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024

Legal Entity: Yinson Production AS

Job Function: Finance

Location: Oslo Office

Employment Type: Permanent

Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting, Europe & Africa

Location: Oslo (Norway) or The Hague (Netherlands)

We are looking for a highly motivated, structured and self-driven Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting to join our Finance team in Oslo (Norway) or The Hague (Netherlands).

Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Head of FA&R Europe & Africa leads the FA&R team in the Europe & Africa, oversees all FA&R activities for the operating units in the region, and is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and compliance with all applicable accounting standards and internal controls.

We can offer exciting and high-paced working days, with the chance to be involved in a wide range of tasks, projects, and worldwide cooperation.

If you are looking for an international, cross-cultural work experience where you’ll be given responsibility and opportunities to grow in an open and supportive work environment, then Yinson is the place for you!

Key Responsibilities

Lead the financial accounting and reporting teams in the Europe & Africa region,

and the timely and accurate closing of accounts and preparation of periodic financial

reports.

Ensure compliance with the company's internal accounting standards and controls

as well as statutory financial accounting and reporting requirements in all relevant

jurisdictions and that the financial accounting operations, documentation and

reporting meet internal and external compliance requirements.

Monitor current and impending changes in accounting standards and statutory

accounting and reporting requirements in the relevant jurisdictions, evaluate the

potential effects on the company and identify potentials accounting risks, contribute

to create strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on changes in accounting

standards, communicate the developments and solutions to the relevant internal

stakeholders, and make appropriate updates to policies.

Contribute to the simplification, standardization, digitalisation, and automation of

financial accounting and reporting operations to maximise efficiency and

effectiveness in the accounting activities.

Ensure the full transition from the local accounting systems to the global ERP

system.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders relevant to FA&R Europe& Africa

activities, contribute to financial accounting and reporting related initiatives.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and liaise with

internal stakeholders in relation to financial accounting and reporting matters.

Lead and mentor the members of the department to greater levels of effectiveness

and engagement, act as a role model for the organisation and cultivate a winning

culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and

oversee the department’s affairs.

Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from

time to time.

Requirements

At least 12 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting with a

multinational organisation and/or a Big 4 company and a proven track record in

leading financial accounting and reporting activities; experience in the infrastructure

and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage.

In-depth expertise across the different areas of financial accounting and reporting

standards, including local GAAP and IFRS, and a deep commercial understanding

Full professional proficiency in English is required; full professional proficiency in

Portuguese is considered an advantage.

Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to

communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the

organization.

Exceptional people leadership skills, lead and develop a high-performance team in

an international setup.

A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking

with a high attention to detail and a big picture view.

A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial

mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within

tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment.

A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a

recognised university and relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA,

CPA or equivalent.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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