Plant Accountant and Controller

TOMRA has a fantastic story to tell. We are a world-leading technology company working with almost 5000 employees to expand the circular economy and contribute to a more sustainable future. Why is it worthwhile to start and stay at TOMRA? Quite simply, we are a steadily growing international company that has retained its family atmosphere. Our corporate culture is Norwegian, which means there is no hierarchical thinking. If you are interested in titles and hierarchy, you are at the wrong place here. We see a bright future in economic terms. Aside from that, it´s nice to know that our recycling machines are helping to make the world cleaner. 

Our customers have a wide variety of backgrounds and so do we. We like to hire people from all walks of life. It’s not just the right thing to do, but it also makes TOMRA stronger. And we’ll have to be strong to save the world. 

Belonging to TOMRA Horizon, who explores new adjacent business opportunities and alternative business models leveraging the TOMRA technology, our business model at TOMRA Feedstock is to acquire mixed plastic waste from incinerators and operate plastic grading / sorting plants that turn the mixed plastic into a sellable feedstock stream for recyclers. We currently operate plants in Norway and Germany, with more to come.  

We are looking for a Plant Accountant and Controller (m/f/d) within TOMRA Feedstock who will establish and perform general ledger accounting for one of our plants. 

The position is located at our Norwegian plant Områ (2-3 days / week) with the possibility to work remotely the rest of the time. Readiness to travel 3-4 times a year is required. 

Responsibilities of the Plant Accountant and Controller (m/f/d): 

• Handle complete general ledger accounting 

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements 

• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and accounting standards as well as group accounting standards (IFRS) 

• Cooperate with external auditors and serve as contact person for tax authorities; preparation of VAT-declaration 

• Handle bank transactions and reconciliations as well as preparation of cash flow forecasts and dunning process 

• Act as ERP Key User for finance applications; participate in the implementation of the system; proactively produce input for continuous improvement of the system 

• Create and generate monthly reports and variance analysis of actual performance and provide recommendations for optimization measures 

• Support in regular budgeting process  

• Work on special projects with focus on continuous process improvements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a fully qualified accountant in a production environment 

• Comprehensive knowledge of cost and asset accounting, product costing, operations controlling 

• Experienced user of ERP-systems, ideally IFS 

• Proficiency in Norwegian and English 

Educational background 

• University Degree in Accounting/Controlling or Finance 

Other skills / abilities  

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to comfortably communicate financial information to senior levels in the organization 

• Understanding of recycling processes would be nice to bring 

What else do we have to offer? 

• A rewarding, unique and exciting position in a company focused on making a positive impact on the climate and making every resource count 

• A high degree of personal responsibility and the opportunity to implement your own ideas 

• Individual personal development with many possibilities for growth within the different divisions and regions 

• A great international and diverse team, who recognizes each individual and supports each other 

• Hybrid working & flexible working hours 

• Staying healthy by using a job bike or joining Sport Clubs where we support the membership

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send us 

• a motivation letter (indicating why you are a good match for this position), 

• CV and

• notice Period (in weeks or months) 

• Certificates from education and trainings 

Please be aware that we only except digital applications – thank you!