Finance Manager Accounting & Compliance

Odfjell Drilling is an international drilling company founded in 1973. With over 1,600 employees and its main operations office in Bergen, the company operates a state-of-the-art semi-submersible fleet and is world‑leader in harsh‑environment operations. Odfjell Drilling has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2013 under the ticker symbol ODL. Our goal is to have the best rigs, best people, and the best culture.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join Odfjell Drilling in a senior, hands‑on finance leadership role. The position is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls across the Odfjell Drilling Group, including relevant entities related to Odfjell‑managed rigs.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the VP Finance & Business Management and the VP Financial Control & Compliance Officer, supporting the coordination, governance, and monitoring of accounting and compliance activities across the Group.

The role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, tax regulations, and internal governance standards.

As a central member of the finance leadership team, the successful candidate will contribute directly to the continued development of financial processes, internal controls, reporting quality, and compliance frameworks. The role combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

This is an attractive opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in an international environment and enjoys combining financial leadership, technical accounting, compliance oversight, and process improvement to create lasting value for the business.

The position reports to the VP Finance & Business Management.

• Coordinate and monitor the quality and integrity of financial accounting and reporting across all entities
• Oversee periodic balance sheet reconciliations and review of all fixed assets, leases, and capital projects accounting
• Ensure alignment with IFRS, corporate policies, and local GAAP requirements
• Oversee period-end and year-end processes across all relevant legal entities
• Monitor and improve balance sheet quality, reconciliations, and accounting controls

• Contribute to Statutory, Tax & VAT reporting across international operations
• Support VP Finance and Finance Leadership Team on accounting and financial compliance matters
• Contribute to strengthen internal control frameworks and documentation

• Serve as key interface between business control, corporate finance, and GBS
• Ensure effective governance of outsourced accounting services

• Act as primary finance contact for auditors on accounting matters
• Coordinate with corporate tax specialists and external advisors

• Support VP Finance and Finance Leadership Team on accounting and compliance matters
• Provide technical accounting guidance to controllers and finance colleagues
• Maintain and support key accounting processes

• Support maintenance and improvement of the internal control framework
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience in accounting, audit, or finance (Big Four or equivalent preferred)
• Strong technical expertise in:

• Internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Tax and VAT regulations
• Financial reporting
• Experience working in international…