Accounting Analyst

Job Description

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality accounting, and control activities across assigned entities. The role provides end-to-end accounting support, ensures compliance with internal control frameworks, and performs analytical review and validation of financial data to support accurate and timely reporting.

In addition, the role acts as a key coordinator between Corporate Accounting, Group Accounting (Oslo), and external stakeholders, contributing to process improvements, standardisation, and strengthening of financial governance.

Principal Tasks:

Ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounting and reporting activities in compliance with internal control requirements and corporate policies.

Perform review and validation of accounting outputs, identifying risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.

Support and drive efficiency, standardization, and continuous process improvements within Corporate Accounting.

Act as a key point of coordination between Manila, Oslo Group Accounting, and other stakeholders.

Contribute to audit readiness and regulatory compliance, ensuring completeness and quality of documentation.

Main Tasks:

Accounting & Financial Control

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances.

Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and escalate control gaps when identified.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and perform initial review of financial statements and reporting packages prior to submission to Group Accounting.

Conduct analytical reviews, identifying trends, material variances, and potential risks.

Support quarterly and annual reporting, including coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Transaction Processing Oversight

Process and validate vendor invoices and customer billing with a focus on compliance and accuracy.

Monitor receivables and support collection efforts to ensure timely cash flow.

Oversee posting activities (including IFS), ensuring correctness and completeness.

Payments & Treasury Support

Prepare and review payment proposals in line with GMS payment procedures.

Perform and review bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.

Quality Assurance & Governance

Perform quality checks on selected tasks completed by Corporate Accountants.

Identify and recommend process enhancements and internal control improvements.

Support audit processes by coordinating requirements and ensuring readiness.

Cross-functional & International Support

Coordinate with Group Accounting (Oslo), project teams, and Colombia Accounting team on deliverables.

Provide guidance and support to junior team members and stakeholders.

Participate in process improvement and system initiatives (e.g., ERP/IFS enhancements).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

1–2 years of relevant work experience in accounting or a related field.

Knowledge of the IFS accounting system is an advantage.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across international teams.

Proven ability to identify process improvements and contribute to process optimization.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Professional, values-driven and improvement-minded.

Demonstrates energy, initiative, and a strong drive for results.

Possesses a solution-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently and within agreed timelines.

Adaptable and able to work effectively in diverse environments and with stakeholders across different business cultures globally.

Identifies with Hoegh Evi’s values (and leadership principles when applicable)