Manager, Accounting and Reporting

What does the job involve?

You will be part of a specialized team advising on the interpretation and application of IFRS® Accounting Standards globally across the Equinor group. The IFRS policy team focuses on complex accounting matters, business decision support, and high quality in external and internal reporting. The position involves close collaboration with key stakeholders across the business areas, the CFO function and management. The IFRS Policy team currently consists of 5 employees.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

Your role will be to support the Vice President for IFRS Accounting Policies/Chief Accountant with tasks mainly related to IFRS® Accounting Standards application across the company and assessment of complex accounting matters.

The position will enable you to:

Engage with key stakeholders across the company to advice on accounting policies and application.

Share accounting expertise and assess the application of IFRS Accounting Standards to specific business cases.

Be a key resource in the assessment and conclusion of complex accounting issues at the group level and development of accounting policies for the group.

Contribute to the interim and annual reporting process, including related internal control procedures.

Participate in accounting and reporting projects.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

A master’s degree, preferably in accounting or audit.

Minimum 5 years of experience from accounting or audit is required, preferably more.

Thorough understanding of, and working experience with, IFRS Accounting Standards.

Demonstrate interest in understanding the business context, able to provide and document relevant accounting assessments and able to explain these to various stakeholders.

Good communication, presentation, project and stakeholder management skills.

A teamwork-oriented person, able to connect and work across disciplines and organizational units.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.