HELLY HANSEN IS LOOKING FOR AN ACCOUNTING & RISK MANAGER FOR THE GROUP

Helly Hansen is looking for an engaged and professionally oriented Accounting & Risk Manager to strengthen its Group function. The right candidate will play an instrumental role in the Financial Risk Management for the Group and in securing compliance with IFRS and NGAAP standards.

Although your main responsibility will be on accounting policies and financial risk, the role will also be exposed to several areas within Group Finance and be an important discussion partner for the VP Finance and CFO on a wide range of accounting and finance topics, reporting processes and accounting policies. The position is located at Helly Hansen’s HQ in Oslo and reports to VP Finance for the Helly Hansen Group.

Tasks and responsibilities

overall responsibility for the Group’s accounting policies and procedures, according to IFRS and NGAAP
responsible for financial risk management, including hedge accounting and other accounting related issues related to financial instruments, liquidity and cash
assist with the internal control environment for financial risk management
assist with consolidation and financial closing for the Group
participate in cross border projects related to accounting, tax, treasury and finance

Qualifications

higher degree in accounting, finance or audit, preferably Master’s degree
minimum 5 years of relevant experience from auditing, group accounting or treasury
solid accounting knowledge in NGAAP and IFRS
experience with hedge accounting, FX exposure and treasury will be an advantage
high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Norwegian is preferred

Personal qualities

result-oriented team player with a “can-do” attitude
detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
strong analytical capabilities with a curious mindset and a structured way of working
ability to communicate results/findings to a wide range of audiences

We offer

the ability to influence one of Norway’s most internationally known and recognized consumer brands
to be part of a true multinational and professional team in an exciting industry
a variety of challenging tasks in a dynamic international setting
work-life balance and competitive compensation/benefits

If this seems interesting, please apply via www.financepeople.no. For questions please contact Emilie Grønsund at +47 920 52 534 / emilie.gronsund@financepeople.no or Henriette Aaberg at + 47 976 15 226 / henriette.aaberg@financepeople.no.

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About HELLY HANSEN AS

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally.
Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and the company is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC).