Group Financial Controller to DNO ASA

DNO ASA is looking for an experienced finance professional to support the Group’s accounting and reporting team. In this role, you will help DNO fulfill its financial reporting requirements and, over some time, take ownership of the group’s consolidation process. You will work closely with finance teams across business units, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and supporting activities such as financial due diligence and M&A. The position reports to the Head of Finance and Accounting.

Main responsibilities

Prepare and oversee group financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring quality and accuracy
Monthly consolidation process
Oversee and quality assure financial reporting from Business Units (BU)
Assist in technical accounting matters, including preparing memos for non-routine transactions
Assist with preparing quarterly analytical review of consolidated figures
Take responsibility for DNO ASA’s parent company accounts, including statutory financial reporting and tax return, and assist with financial statements and other statutory reporting requirements for Oslo-based subsidiaries
Serve as the point of contact with external auditors
Key contributor in maintenance and development of accounting and consolidation systems
Help maintain and strengthen the company’s internal controls over financial reporting
Support project related tasks such as business financial due diligence
Line manager responsibilities
Ad hoc projects and analysis

Desired qualifications

Master’s degree in audit and accounting or similar, preferably state-authorized public accountant
Minimum 5 years’ experience from auditing and/or similar role, preferably from an international organization and from working in a matrix organization
Strong knowledge and experience with IFRS and general accounting principles
Experience with technical consolidation is an advantage
Good understanding of general tax principles
Experience with about accounting and consolidation tools
Strong Excel skills
Knowledge about oil accounting and tax theory and practice is helpful, but not essential
Fluent in business English and Norwegian

Personal Characteristics

Strong analytical skills – ability to identify, understand and solve complex issues
Pragmatic and proactive mindset
Ability to work under pressure and manage processes with multiple contributors to deliver within deadlines
Structured with an eye for details
Collaborative and team-oriented
Strong communication and presentation skills

We Offer

Challenging and varied tasks in an international business environment
Exposure to management and career opportunities
Attractive terms, benefits and pension scheme

If this seems interesting, please apply via www.financepeople.no. For questions, please contact Svenn-Erik Warholm on 917 37 272/svenn-erik.warholm@financepeople.no. According to GDPR, you are requested to apply through the system and not directly to the contact person listed in this ad.

All inquiries will be treated confidentially. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

About DNO ASA

DNO ASA, founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, is Norway’s oldest oil and gas company with a long history of operations in the North Sea to the Middle East. In 2004, DNO was the first international company to enter the Kurdistan region of Iraq and today the Company has grown to become the region’s largest international oil producer. DNO re-entered the Norwegian Continental Shelf during 2017 and has in recent years been one of the most active exploration drillers with several material discoveries which are in the process of being matured towards development. The Company also holds stakes in licenses in the United Kingdom, Côte d'Ivoire, the Netherlands and Yemen.

Since the beginning, the company has had a global mindset, attracting individuals who are eager to venture into new oil activities and geographical areas both onshore and offshore.

DNO considers people its most valuable asset. The workforce consists of 1,100 individuals representing nearly 40 nationalities.