Financial/senior Accountant

Location: Oslo, Norway; London, UK; or Germany. _

We are looking for a dedicated **Financial Accountant / Senior Accountant** to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a high-growth organization and be part of our journey to success. In this role, you will take responsibility for a number of the routine tasks that form the core of an accounting function. You will work closely with the Finance team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, record-keeping and analysis. This position requires a strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.What you will be doing
- 1. Financial Operations- Take responsibility for accounting processes, such as cost allocations, maintenance of the fixed asset register, parts of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and similar routine tasks.
- 2. Financial Reporting and Compliance- Contribute to the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Support with the month end close process by performing reconciliations, posting required journals, and preparing management accounts.
- Help to ensure compliance across several jurisdictions with relevant accounting standards, statutory laws, and regulations.
- Support with external audits and tax filings, liaising with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies where required.
- 3. Team work- Adopt a ‘finance as an enabler’ mindset, working to make the lives of the wider Xeneta team easier, while maintaining a strong internal controls environment.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members on specific topics.
- Contribute to a collaborative and positive working environment for all.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal understanding with awareness of cultural differences within the team and the company overall.
- 4. Ad hoc tasks & projects- While the core of your role will have a focus on recurring accounting processes, you will also be involved in some ad hoc projects from time to time.

Your Profile and Experience
- Your professional background and experience:_
- We are looking for someone with 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, ideally at a listed company or big 4. Previous experience in a SaaS or technology company is an advantage. In addition, you have:
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Excellent knowledge of financial principles, processes, and best practices.
- Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems (Netsuite).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Norwegian and/or German VAT and tax compliance knowledge is an advantage.
- In terms of personal qualities, we are looking for someone with:_
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What we offer
- You will be a part of a growing company that is currently redefining a multi-million-dollar industry through a period of unprecedented upheaval. **Your work will have significant impact** on this.
- You will work together with **highly motivated colleagues** who are curious to learn something new from you, and to teach you what they are good at.
- You will enjoy our **generous vacation plan**: 5-10 extra paid days off around public holidays throughout the year, in addition to 5 weeks of paid vacation.
- You can **educate yourself during work hours**: you can spend several hours each month attending courses, reading books, getting involved in the product management community. We will cover courses, books, and conference fees for you.
- We value** work-life balance**, and we want to make sure you can spend quality time with your family or enjoy your hobbies when your workday is over.
- We will help you **grow your career**: our managers will help identify areas of improvement for you, either if you want to grow into a specialist in your field, or if you want to eventually go into leadership / management direction.
- We have **flexible working hours** (core time with meetings is 10:00 to 15:00, the rest is up to you) and you can work remotely for extended periods of time when needed.

**Why You will Love It Here**:

- Our Impact: We’re category leaders digitalizing the way ocean and air freight is procured bringing on-demand actionable data to all industry stakeholders. We’re moving fast.
- Our Technology: Deep data analytics and integrations coupled with a scalable, sleek and beautiful user interface.
- Our Customers: Big companies like Nestle, Electrolux, ABB, John Deere, Unilever, Puma and many othe