Group Financial Controller

About the job

We are looking for a Group Financial Controller for our Head Office in Oslo, starting as soon as possible. As a Group Financial Controller at MPC Container Ships ASA you will be part of our small Group Accounting team for the consolidation and reporting of the financial statements. The role reports to our Head of Group Finance & Accounting. We are located in in Via Vika, Oslo.

Your mission

• Overseeing group-level financial reporting and ensuring timely quarterly and annual closing 

• Managing consolidation of financial statements across multiple subsidiaries and sub holdings

• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements across operating countries 

• Owning statutory and tax reporting on an annual basis and liaising with internal tax manager to ensure tax compliance

• Strengthening internal controls and financial policies

• Coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors 

• Ensuring accurate financial statements reporting

• Performing Intercompany reconciliation across multiple entities and maintaining strong balance sheet control, including reconciliation and reviews 

• Driving improvements in controls and processes

Your profile

You are a diligent person that works proactively and independently. You are motivated to work in a hectic and demanding environment and have a strong interest in corporate finance.

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance

• At least 5-7 years’ relevant work experience 

• Experience with accounting, group reporting, tax reporting, consolidation and/or audits of a stock-listed company

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy when working with (numerical) data

• Good communication skills in English, including preparing reports and presentations 

Why us?

• Challenging tasks in an international company with an asset-heavy business model and a long-term as well as shareholder-value oriented strategy

• Competent and exciting work environment with highly motivated colleagues and a very dynamic company

• Competitive salary, pension plan and compensation package 

Welcome aboard!

If you want to face new challenges with us, please upload your application documents including cover letter and your salary expectation and your earliest possible starting date through this website. Please feel free to contact Julia Ludolf or Rachell Lau if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your documents!

MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) is a leading provider of container tonnage, specializing in the small- to mid-size segment. The Company owns and operates a diversified fleet of container vessels, primarily deployed in intra-regional trade lanes on fixed-rate charters.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the Company operates one of the largest fleets within its segment worldwide and plays a key role in facilitating regional container trade. Since its listing on Oslo Børs in 2017, the Company has demonstrated consistent development and maintains a strong position in the market, with a market capitalization of approximately NOK 10 billion.

We are committed to maintaining a high-performance culture, offering a professional, collaborative, and positive working environment.