**Job Title:**
Accounting Specialist
**Contract:**
Day-rate contract
**Rate:**
7,300 NOK/day
**Location:**
Stavanger, Norway (100% on site)
IDPP is supporting an
**international organisation operating within the defence/public-sector environment**
with the appointment of an experienced Accounting Specialist based in Stavanger, Norway.
This is a hands-on finance role covering day-to-day accounting, invoicing, financial administration, budget monitoring, reporting, audit support and internal controls.
**Key responsibilities**
- Process supplier and customer invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
- Support payment processing and purchase-card accounting.
- Assist budget holders and fund managers with financial administration and financial systems.
- Monitor budgets, commitments and available funds, identifying potential issues proactively.
- Prepare periodic financial reports and support year-end activities.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting financial documentation.
- Monitor cash balances and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure sufficient funds are available.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is properly archived.
- Support internal controls, compliance and financial governance.
- Work with IT and system administrators to resolve finance-system issues and support system updates and improvements.
**Experience required**
- 5+ years of recent accounting experience.
- 3+ years of financial experience covering invoicing, payroll or general financial administration.
- Experience with an ERP or financial management system such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent.
- Knowledge of IPSAS.
- Strong Microsoft 365 and Teams skills.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
- Strong integrity and attention to detail.
**Additional information**
- **Location:**
Stavanger, Norway
- **Security Clearance:**
NATO Secret / transferable national equivalent
- **Language:**
High proficiency in English
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to work within a structured international environment, with exposure to financial governance, budgeting, compliance, reporting and enterprise financial systems.
