Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

The role of Senior Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable Specialist for the Central Payments team is organized in the Global Business Services unit (GBS) which is the group’s provider of shared accounting and reporting services. The unit serves business partners worldwide. The Central Payments team handles the payment process for Norwegian entities. In addition, the team drives the system improvements in payments, processes, and systems with a global perspective using process mining tools.

The Senior Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist responsibilities are;

• Processing of payment runs for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable accounts in Norwegian entities.
• Manage bank posting and anchor with key internal stakeholders including Unit Reporting and Treasury
• Perform capital increase transfers and dividend payments.
• Oversee quality in AR and AP accounts.
• Monitor system efficiency related to payments globally. Drive improvement based on process mining findings. System insight in SAP and Inhouse Bank system are key prerequisites.
• Act as point of contact in external audits
• Foreign Currency Revaluation specialist
• Manage Month end closing activities including bank reconciliation for both inhouse and external banks using Balance Sheet reconciliation tool Blackline.
• Act as center of excellence and escalation point in questions related to payment processes inbound and outbound.
• Assist in streamlining and improving the Central Payment departments responsibilities with increased efficiency in mind to enable capacity to take on new tasks.

We are looking for a person who will make it your pride and ambition to ensure that outgoing and incoming payments are run efficiently daily. We also want you to contribute to our continuous improvement ambitions with an attention to and drive for always making things better, safer, and more efficient.

To be successful in the role, we believe you have:

• A master’s degree in Finance or similar 
• Relevant professional experience
• Strong experience related to payments
• Track record related to process approvement and automatization
• Interest in digitalization and RPA
• Good IT skills in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Experience with Inhouse bank system is an advantage  
• Good SAP (ERP system) knowledge is an advantage
• Experience from Cash Management is an advantage
• Independent and thorough way of working 
• Good English skills (additional knowledge in a European language is an advantage)

What We Offer

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation 
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Location: The role is located at Lilleaker, Oslo, Norway.

Application deadline: 12th of May 2024

Contact: For questions about the role, please contact Elin Røtterud Jackson, Head of Central Payments, e-mail: [email protected]