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Hitachi · Oslo, NO

# Chief Accountant

Oslo, NO Full-time Executive Finance & Accounting 

Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/chief-accountant/job/R0147193)

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## Job description

### About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

### Job Description

The Chief Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, accounting compliance, cash management, and the effective use and development of financial systems and processes. Depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications, the position may be offered either as an individual contributor role or with people management responsibilities.

### Key Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with Hitachi Group requirements and Norwegian accounting and tax regulations
- Prepare and maintain key financial information, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, treasury activities, and year-end reporting documentation Manage VAT reporting and other statutory filings, payroll reconciliations, and payment processes through both internal systems and external banking platforms
- Coordinate accounting activities across business functions and ensure accurate postings in the ERP system
- Lead month-end closing activities and continuously improve closing processes and controls
- Prepare and maintain monthly accruals and ensure accounting records accurately reflect business activities
- Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory
- Monitor foreign currency exposure and support the management of exchange rate risks and hedging activities
- Contribute to the development and optimization of accounting systems, tools, and processes, while providing guidance and support to business stakeholders
- Review, validate, and process employee travel and expense claims (Concur)
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal control requirements, including J-SOX Support ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and finance-related projects as required Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail.

If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at [https://www.hitachirail.com/careers](https://www.hitachirail.com/careers). At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail)

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 13, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Oslo, NO
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/chief-accountant/job/R0147193)

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