Senior Accountant in an International Energy Company

Join Axpo in Oslo and play a key role in managing period-end closings, reconciliations, and technical accounting for our Nordic entities (Norway, Sweden, Finland). As Senior Accountant, you will support statutory and group reporting, ensure compliance with local regulations, and contribute to process improvements.

What you will do:

• Manage period-end closing, reconciliations, and technical accounting for NO/SE/FI, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and validate statutory reports, VAT filings, and group reporting packages (IFRS), supporting both local and group requirements.

• Ensure compliance with local accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations, and support audit processes.

• Act as deputy to the Accounting Manager, providing additional capacity and support during peak periods.

• Drive process documentation, improvement, and automation initiatives, leveraging ERP system (D365BC) and related applications.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulatory bodies, to facilitate smooth operations.

What you bring & who you are:

• Senior accounting qualification, with a commitment to keeping your skills current in Nordic statutory and tax regulations.

• Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills, ideally with experience in Nordic entities and group reporting (IFRS).

• Proficiency with BC365 or equivalent ERP systems, and experience supporting VAT, statutory reporting, and audits.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities to guide knowledge transfer and serve as deputy during peak periods.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing requirements.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, and/or Finnish is a strong advantage.

About the team:

You’ll join a collaborative and diverse team that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and mutual support. We work cross-functionally to achieve our goals and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.

Axpo Nordic is a leading independent player in the Nordic energy market – specialising in trading and developing products and services for retailers, energy-intensive industries and energy producers. Axpo Nordic is based in Oslo, Malmö and Helsinki. The team consists of over 40 employees with extensive experience from trading and origination in the Nordic region and Europe. The company was established in 2003 and today we are one of the largest traders on the Nordic and Baltic markets. Axpo Nordic is a part of Axpo Group, a Swiss energy company active in over 30 countries across Europe, the USA and Asia. Will you join us?