Zalaris

Accounting & Compliance Operations Manager

Zalaris

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oslo • 🇳🇴 Norway

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Develop the accounting and reconciliation area with accurate and timely reconciliations of trial balances, bank accounts, payroll, social security, pension, and holiday accruals.
  • Oversee internal controls, quality assurance, and compliance processes within Managed Services Operations.
  • Ensure full compliance with local accounting standards, IFRS, and internal governance frameworks.
  • Drive automation, digitalization, and standardization of accounting and reconciliation processes.
  • Collaborate with auditors, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure transparency and control.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for accounting, quality, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Build competence within the organization by mentoring teams and strengthening accounting and quality awareness.
  • Document workflows and maintain up-to-date accounting procedures.
  • Develop, implement and execution of Internal Control.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience as a chartered accountant with customer responsibility, including solid expertise in payroll processes, reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Strong background in reconciliation, financial control, and compliance.
  • Experience in implementing and execution of Internal Control.
  • Understanding of IFRS and local GAAPs.
  • Knowledge with ERP/SAP and advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
  • Experience with automation, process improvement, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fluent in English (and preferably a Nordic language).
  • Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant (Statsautorisert revisor) or equivalent qualification.
  • Proactive, analytical, and structured mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Benefits
  • Competitive and attractive compensation package.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
  • Pension plan and financial benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
accountingreconciliationpayroll processesfinancial controlinternal controlIFRSlocal GAAPautomationprocess improvementrisk management
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationmentoringanalytical mindsetstructured mindsetproactivequality awarenesscontinuous improvement
Certifications
Chartered AccountantCertified Public Accountant