We are looking for an accountant with experience from the petroleum sector in Norway

Are you an accountant with analytical skills and attention to detail who enjoys working in an international and dynamic environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to collaborate closely with decision-makers, contribute to financial reporting and grow your expertise within a supportive, close-knit team?

JAPEX Norge is seeking an Accountant to join our Stavanger office and support our ambitious growth agenda in Norway. This is a full-time, permanent role offering responsibility and development opportunities for the right candidate.

A Unique Opportunity to Make an Impact

At JAPEX Norge, you will:

• Work closely with senior leadership, support in providing accurate financial information to support business decisions.
• Contribute to financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, cash flow management, and compliance activities.
• Be involved in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.
• Support audits, tax reporting, and internal control processes while ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Grow professionally in a fast-moving, multicultural organization that values quality work, accountability, and personal initiative.
• Experience ownership in a small, collaborative team where your contributions matter every day.
• Be part of building a new, ambitious E&P company backed by a global parent with a long-term commitment to Norway.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Control accounting and reconciliation of balance sheet and profit and loss items.
• Follow-up of costs related to exploration, development and operation.
• Accounting treatment of licence interests and joint venture activities.
• Check cash calls and joint interest billing against accounts and budget.
• Follow up the Account Payable function.
• SSB statistics.
• Be involved in the monthly closing activities.
• Be involved in Oil Accounting activities (Production, O/U lift, DD&A).
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Be involved in annual accounts.
• Be involved in reporting to Head Quarter in Tokyo.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Close communication with external accounting company, auditor and in-house resources.