Join the pack – Elopak seeks an Accountant!

We are seeking a dedicated Accountant. As our new Accountant your job will be to ensure the complete and compliant accounting of business transactions, as well as the reporting of resulting financial information within all applied accounting principles and for tax purposes. This role involves driving standardization and optimization of interfaces towards accounting, especially sub-ledgers such as assets and accounts payable.

Main responsibilities:

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting to the Group (IFRS).
• Assist in the preparation of Annual Accounts (NGAAP), including audit documentation.
• Ensure all month-end processes are completed on a timely basis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on organizational efficiency, data quality improvement, and process optimization.
• Responsible for external statistical reporting.
• Assist in VAT reporting.
• Maintain close communication with Group Accounting, Shared Service Center (Poland), Principal back-office (Netherlands), and Business Controllers.
• Communicate with auditors during interim and year-end audits.

What we are looking for 

We believe the ideal candidate is efficient, has a strong sense of responsibility, and is highly structured. You should possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team. Your ability to drive continuous improvement and optimize processes will also be crucial in this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Understanding of accounting standards (NGAAP, IFRS), with experience in an international environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English.

What we offer

At Elopak, we give you the opportunity to make a difference. We are 2,700 employees operating in more than 40 countries, driven by a shared ambition to create sustainable packaging solutions that do not harm the world for future generations.

Join a company where sustainability is at the core. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a solid pension scheme, health insurance, and other employee benefits, making this an attractive and rewarding opportunity for individuals committed to making a positive impact on the future. You will also have access to new and interesting tasks that support your development, a professional and academic network, and an international working environment.

Location

The position will be based at Elopak Corporate Offices, Spikkestad Norway.

Application

For questions or further information about the position, please contact Finance Manager, Sara Keyser Hegdahl, at
+47 936 87 203 or via email at sara.hegdahl at elopak.com

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Om arbeidsgiveren

Elopak was founded in Norway in 1957 and is a leading, global supplier of sustainable packaging and filling equipment. We produce cartons for beverages such as milk and juice, as well non-food liquids for instance detergent and soap. The iconic Pure-Pak® carton is a natural choice and aims to leave the customer product unchanged and the world unharmed.

The pack of 2,700 people around the world is guided by our vision; “Chosen by people, packaged by nature”. Reflecting the company promises of Empower, Unite and Accelerate, our people make sustainable packaging real with tangible impact on end-user consumption. Across borders, we are united in providing a natural and convenient alternative to plastic bottles.

Elopak was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs) in 2021. We sell in excess of 14 billion cartons every year across more than 70 countries. Sustainability is at the core of everything we are and everything we do. Thus, we are a proud UN Global Compact participant and have been carbon neutral since 2016. For more information, go to www.elopak.com or follow @Elopak on LinkedIn.