Senior Accountant/Controller

Role: Senior Accountant/Controller

As we continue to strengthen and develop our finance function, we are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant / Controller to join our Accounting department. This role offers an opportunity to play an important part in ensuring reliable financial reporting, strong financial control, and high-quality support to the business.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and stakeholders across the organisation, you will contribute to accurate financial information, sound decision-making, and the ongoing development of finance processes and systems. The role combines hands on accounting and controlling responsibilities with opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance reporting, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

You will work across a broad range of financial activities and collaborate with colleagues throughout the organisation, helping to maintain high standards of financial control while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve ways of working. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining strong accounting expertise with business support, collaboration, and process improvement.

Do you like to “think outside the box" or have a disability that has given you additional skills and a unique perspective? Perhaps it's planning the day in detail or a trained approach to evaluating a new challenge. If you feel that you can meet the requirements of the position, YOU are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender, cultural background, or disability. We value your opinions and knowledge!  

We believe in maintaining an environment where all voices are heard – an environment that embraces diversity and respects everyone. Personal qualities are emphasised!  

Could you be our new Senior Accountant/Controller?

• Location: Bergen office.

• Reporting to: Finance Manager

• Department / team: Accounting

• Employment Type: Fulltime, Permanent

• Travel requirements: Minimal

What would your day at GAC look like?

• Support month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Prepare VAT, statistical, and statutory reporting in line with Norwegian regulatory requirements

• Maintain and follow up IFRS16 accounting and related reconciliations

• Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls

• Support the annual audit, budgeting process, and resolution of complex accounting matters

• Partner with the Finance Manager to provide financial analysis, follow-up, and business support across the organization

• Contribute to cash flow management, credit control, and efficient customer and supplier related financial processes

• Work closely with managers and stakeholders to support accurate reporting, financial transparency, and informed decision-making

• Support the Payroll Officer with accounting, controls, and regulatory matters

• Proactively identify and drive improvements in processes, systems, automation, and ways of working

What are we looking for?

• Education: Relevant education in accounting, finance, or auditing

• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, experience from a senior accountant, controller, auditing, or similar finance role

• Technical Skills: : Good working knowledge of Microsoft365, solid experience with ERP/accounting systems, reporting tools, and digital finance processes.

• Knowledge of VAT, reporting, and financial controls

• Language: Norwegian fluency is a requirement; Strong English skills are an advantage

• Structured and analytical, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and quality across a broad range of financial activities

• Proactive and improvement-minded, with a willingness to challenge existing ways of working and contribute to more efficient processes

• Interested in systems, automation, and technology, with an eye for identifying practical opportunities to improve efficiency and quality

• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build strong working relationships across functions and levels of the organization

• Clear communicator who works well with managers, colleagues, and other stakeholders, translating financial information

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit, built on mutual loyalty between management and staff, and a belief in the value of our people as individuals - not just for the jobs they do.

With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long-term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.

You will also enjoy:         

• An open, inclusive, trust-based, and flexible workplace culture 

• Opportunities for personal and professional development  

• To be a part of a globally recognised shipping and logistics company  

• Equitable salary with automatic increases upon proven competency development 

• Comprehensive benefits and insurance - including health insurance 

Diversity Statement 

As a company, we recognise the value of diversity not only as a social statement but also as a competitive advantage to attract a wide range of talents. In our efforts to bring in candidates with diverse perspectives, we aim to provide equal opportunities to all. Therefore, please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding our ability to adapt to your personal needs.  

We’re looking forward to hearing from you

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing