Overview
Accounting Manager Jobs in Oslo, Norway at TSL GmbH
Title: Accounting Manager
Company: TSL GmbH
Location: Oslo, Norway
SL are a family-owned business, founded on inspirational ideas and a game changing approach to
delivering turnkey capital projects for clients in Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Mega Sheds, and Data Centres. Over the past 20 years, we are proud to have assembled talented teams of the brightest and most innovative people to work closely with our Specialist Designers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Construction and Technical Support Teams and ensure our clients are supported at every stage, from conception to construction and handover of their project. Following a period of rapid growth over the past 4 years, TSL have increased the group turnover to £1.2b. TSL’s workforce is spread across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia, employing over 1,000 team members across Group Services and site operations.
About the Opportunity
As TSL continues to expand its Nordic operations, we are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting activities in Norway and the Nordics.
This is a key role within the Nordic Finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, timely reporting, strong internal controls and the continuous development of accounting processes. The role will play an essential part in supporting business growth while maintaining high standards of financial governance and compliance.
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the overall accounting operations of the Norwegian and Nordic entities and provide leadership and coordination of accounting activities across the Nordic region.
The role will ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, tax regulations, group accounting policies and reporting deadlines. The position will also drive process improvements, support audits, develop the accounting team and establish scalable financial controls to support future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Nordics Accounting Responsibilities
· Lead and coordinate accounting activities across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
· Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations and group reporting requirements in each Nordic country
. Drive standardisation and harmonisation of accounting processes.
· Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
· Review and approve general ledger postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
· Ensure timely and accurate VAT, tax and statutory reporting requirements are met.
· Partner with Group Finance and external tax advisors to ensure transfer pricing policies are appropriately implemented and documented.
· Review accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management activities.
· Oversee payroll accounting and reconciliation processes in collaboration with payroll providers.
· Ensure all payments are appropriately authorised and controlled.
· Monitor and improve accounting controls, policies and procedures.
· Collaborate closely with Group Finance and Nordic Finance to ensure consistency in accounting treatment and reporting standards. Reporting & Compliance
· Establish and monitor key accounting controls and governance processes.
· Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
· Prepare and review statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures.
· Coordinate external audits and act as the primary contact for auditors.
· Coordinate tax filings and work closely with external tax advisors.
· Ensure compliance with Norwegian and Nordic regulatory requirements.
· Support implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory changes. Team Leadership
· Build, develop and lead the Nordic accounting function.
· Provide coaching, mentoring and performance management to accounting team members.
· Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
· Ensure appropriate succession planning and team development.
· Promote best practice sharing across Nordic finance teams. Projects & Continuous Improvement
· Participate in ERP implementations, finance transformation projects and process improvement initiatives.
· Drive automation and digitalisation of accounting and reporting processes.
· Undertake ad hoc finance projects as required.
· Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, automation and scalability of finance processes.
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
· Professional accounting qualification (Auditing, Certified Accountant, or equivalent) preferred.
· Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
· Experience leading accounting teams in an international environment.
· Strong knowledge of accounting regulations and tax/vat requirements.
· Experience with IFRS and local Nordic GAAP requirements.
· Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting processes.
· Construction, engineering or project-based industry experience is advantageous.
· Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation projects is desirable.
· Distinctive Team and communication skills
· Fluent spoken and written English as well as fluency in local language
Skills & Attributes
• Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrates diplomacy, confidentiality, professionalism and integrity at all times.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills. Microsoft Business Central knowledge desirable.
• Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of a Nordic language is highly desirable.
• Takes ownership and accountability for financial data and results.
• Able to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships across the organisation.
• Demonstrates diplomacy, confidentiality, impartiality and professionalism at all times
• Adapts readily and quickly in response to evolving priorities – shows flexibility and a willingness to get ‘stuck in’ to varied projects
Why join TSL
The stability of a successful global business with the energy, influence and entrepreneurial spirit
often found in a start-up environment.
While TSL is an established international business with over £1.2bn in annual turnover and operations across Europe, North America and Australia, the Nordic organisation is still being built. As Accounting Manager, you will have a rare opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function from the ground up while benefiting from the backing, scale and stability of a successful international group. This is far more than a traditional Accounting Manager role. You will be a key member of the Nordic leadership team and play a central role in establishing the structure, processes, controls, team culture and ways of working that will support the next phase of growth across the region.
As Accounting Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
· Build and develop a high-performing Nordic accounting organisation.
· Recruit, mentor and develop a growing team of accountants and finance professionals.
· Shape the culture, values and working environment of the Nordic finance team.
· Implement scalable accounting processes, controls and governance frameworks.
· Drive automation, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the region.
· Influence the future operating model of finance within the Nordics.
· Partner closely with senior leaders across Finance, Operations and the wider business.
· Gain exposure to international accounting, tax, treasury and reporting matters across multiple
jurisdictions.
· Take ownership of strategic finance projects that will directly support business growth.
· Leave a lasting impact by helping build a best-in-class finance function from an early stage.
In return, we offer:
· A genuinely entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
· The unique combination of start-up influence and global business stability.
· Significant scope for professional growth and career progression as the Nordic business expands.
· Modern office facilities in Oslo (Nydalen)
· A collaborative and highly competent international working environment.
· High levels of trust, autonomy and responsibility.
· Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.
· Competitive compensation, pension and benefits.
· Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. If you are motivated by building, leading and improving rather than simply maintaining established structures, this role provides a unique opportunity to influence the future of both the Nordic finance function and the wider business.
