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HELLY HANSEN IS LOOKING FOR AN ACCOUNTING & RISK MANAGER FOR THE GROUP
HELLY HANSEN AS
Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date. Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and the company is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC).Helly Hansen is looking for an engaged and professionally oriented Accounting & Risk Manager to strengthen its Group function. The right candidate will play an instrumental role in the Financial Risk Management for the Group and in securing compliance with IFRS and NGAAP standards.
Although your main responsibility will be on accounting policies and financial risk, the role will also be exposed to several areas within Group Finance and be an important discussion partner for the VP Finance and CFO on a wide range of accounting and finance topics, reporting processes and accounting policies. The position is located at Helly Hansen’s HQ in Oslo and reports to VP Finance for the Helly Hansen Group.
Tasks and responsibilities
Personal qualities
If this seems interesting, please apply via www.financepeople.no. For questions please contact Emilie Grønsund at +47 920 52 534 / emilie.gronsund@financepeople.no or Henriette Aaberg at + 47 976 15 226 / henriette.aaberg@financepeople.no.
According to GDPR, you are requested to apply through the system and not directly to the contact person listed in this ad.
All inquiries will be treated confidentially, and all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Although your main responsibility will be on accounting policies and financial risk, the role will also be exposed to several areas within Group Finance and be an important discussion partner for the VP Finance and CFO on a wide range of accounting and finance topics, reporting processes and accounting policies. The position is located at Helly Hansen’s HQ in Oslo and reports to VP Finance for the Helly Hansen Group.
Tasks and responsibilities
- overall responsibility for the Group’s accounting policies and procedures, according to IFRS and NGAAP
- responsible for financial risk management, including hedge accounting and other accounting related issues related to financial instruments, liquidity and cash
- assist with the internal control environment for financial risk management
- assist with consolidation and financial closing for the Group
- participate in cross border projects related to accounting, tax, treasury and finance
- higher degree in accounting, finance or audit, preferably Master’s degree
- minimum 5 years of relevant experience from auditing, group accounting or treasury
- solid accounting knowledge in NGAAP and IFRS
- experience with hedge accounting, FX exposure and treasury will be an advantage
- high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Norwegian is preferred
Personal qualities
- result-oriented team player with a “can-do” attitude
- detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- strong analytical capabilities with a curious mindset and a structured way of working
- ability to communicate results/findings to a wide range of audiences
- the ability to influence one of Norway’s most internationally known and recognized consumer brands
- to be part of a true multinational and professional team in an exciting industry
- a variety of challenging tasks in a dynamic international setting
- work-life balance and competitive compensation/benefits
If this seems interesting, please apply via www.financepeople.no. For questions please contact Emilie Grønsund at +47 920 52 534 / emilie.gronsund@financepeople.no or Henriette Aaberg at + 47 976 15 226 / henriette.aaberg@financepeople.no.
According to GDPR, you are requested to apply through the system and not directly to the contact person listed in this ad.
All inquiries will be treated confidentially, and all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.