Join Molgas as Accounting Manager

We are currently looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Karmøy or Stavanger. We offer flexible working arrangements, including up to 60 days of remote work annually, while placing strong emphasis on regular in-person collaboration.

You will be responsible for managing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

The role includes overseeing financial processes, supporting audits, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sound financial management and informed decision-making.

You will also contribute to improving processes and supporting initiatives that drive efficiency and a sustainable, long-term financial performance.

Responsibilities Accounting & operations

• Responsible for all accounting operations across the Nordic companies --- general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and follow-up of outsourced salary services

• Reconciliation and reporting of VAT and other taxes

Reporting & close

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including accurals, cost and income provisions, and allocation of costs to segments

• Prepare group reporting for the Nordic region, including annual reports and notes to HQ

• Monthly intercompany reconciliation, including reporting in Talentia

Controls & compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, and internal policies

• Develop and implement internal controls and financial procedures

• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities

Planning & analysis

• Own and drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

• Follow up with budget owners to keep actuals in line with expectations

• Provide financial insights and decision support to management

• Power BI development and maintenance (depending on experience and interest)

Other responsibilities

• Cash management

• Establish, follow up, and report on projects

• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and accounting team

What We're Looking For

• Strong systems proficiency; experience with a major ERP (NetSuite is an advantage), and advanced Excel

• Highly analytical and well-structured, with strong attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture

• Leadership ability --- experience leading, developing, and mentoring a finance team

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently and meet deadlines

• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into decision support for management

• Power BI and data/reporting skills are an advantage (or a genuine motivation to learn)

Requirements Academic background and certifications

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or economics (siviløkonom / master i regnskap og revisjon), or a relevant bachelor's degree combined with solid experience

• Authorised accountant (autorisert regnskapsfører) or state-authorised public accountant (statsautorisert revisor) is an advantage

• Strong working knowledge of NGAAP; IFRS knowledge is a clear advantage given group reporting requirements

Professional background and years of experience

• Minimum 5--8 years of relevant experience from accounting and/or controlling, ideally including a group/consolidation environment

• Experience from audit (Big 4 or similar) is an advantage

• Documented experience with month-end/year-end close, statutory financial statements, and group reporting

• Solid understanding of VAT, tax, and intercompany reconciliation

• Experience from the LNG / energy / gas industry is an advantage; alternatively, experience from another capital-intensive or asset-heavy industry (shipping, industry, infrastructure)

International experience

• Experience working in or reporting to an international group structure

• Comfortable working across borders and collaborating in an international environment, including reporting to a foreign parent/HQ

• Experience with Nordic and/or European reporting requirements is an advantage

Languages

• Fluent in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, both written and spoken

• Fluent in English, written and spoken (Group/HQ working language)

• Additional languages (e.g. Spanish) are a plus given the international group context

What we offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits

• Opportunities for professional and personal development

• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment

• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 60 days of remote work annuall

• The opportunity to be part of a growing company