Senior Specialist Accounting Policies Group

at  Statkraft

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution. We believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Policies team is part of the group’s Financial Reporting and IFRS and is center of expertise for IFRS. The team consists of two persons in corporate, collaborating closely with the segment’s IFRS responsible and others in the Statkraft IFRS network.
The Accounting Policies team ensure correct and consistent implementation and application of IFRS within in the Group, are engaged in the quarterly and annual reporting including providing the audit committee with a report on relevant accounting matters. In addition, we lead the IFRS network, providing training and updates on IFRS standards, and are in lead of the impairment process. We ensure the quality of accounting issues related to M&A transactions, greenfield projects and restructuring efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree within finance, accounting and/or auditing, preferably CPA/MRR
• Minimum five years of experience from larger audit firm or from a similar position in an international company
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS in general and financial instruments in particular
• Fluency in English and Norwegian languages, both written and spoken
• Enjoy working in an international team and environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good collaboration, communication and presentation skills

YOUR ROLE:

• Be up to speed on the development of new/amended accounting standards and consider to what extent these changes will impact the Group’s external financial reporting
• Planning and leading the implementation of new/amended accounting standards and interpretations
• Update descriptions and guidelines of accounting policies for Statkraft
• Train staff in connection with the implementation of new/revised accounting standards and/or Group policies
• Provide support to Group entities in the day-to-day operation on issues related to interpretation of accounting standards and the Group’s policies.
• Monitor and perform control activities in accordance with assigned roles and responsibilities in the Group’s internal control framework.

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.
• Relocation support if needed