Corporate Accountant  

Job Description

The Corporate Accountant ensures statutory financial statements for assigned Höegh LNG entities are completed in accordance with IFRS, regulations, and internal procedures. The role maintains relationships with auditors and public filing entities, ensures compliance with internal controls, and supports consolidated reporting for the Group.

Main Tasks

Financial Close

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for consolidated and statutory reporting. Handle vendor/customer invoices, bank transactions, accruals, depreciation, amortization, reclassifications, currency revaluations, IFRS15 and IFRS9 entries. Prepare related-party invoices, intercompany interest, payments, reconciliations, and ensure proper classification in IFS. Work with Group Accounting on budgets, forecasts, and reporting routines.

Statutory Reporting

• Prepare quarterly and annual financials in line with IFRS. Provide deviation analysis versus budget, cash-flow reporting, and rolling forecasts.

Bank, Cash, Loans

• Approve payments, perform reconciliations, manage loan facilities, ensure compliance with cash management procedures, report covenants, and prepare long-term forecasts.

Internal Controls & Audits

• Execute internal controls per GSM guidelines, support external auditors, ensure reporting accuracy, and maintain compliance with key controls.

Tax & Compliance

• File tax returns, assist with VAT reporting, and ensure adherence to local requirements.

Project Cost Control

• Monitor project accounting data, POs, invoices, and cost allocations. Ensure correct routing and reporting of project costs. Track manhours, travel, and consultant expenses, liaise with Accounting for recharges, and maintain project codes.

Project Reporting

• Prepare internal/external project reports using IFS, Excel, and Power BI. Align CAPEX/EXP categories with Accounting, support reporting standardization, and manage reimbursement packages.

Project Close

• Follow monthly/quarterly close checklists, update forecasts, and ensure timely project sign-offs.

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is an advantage but not required
• Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with handling monthly, quarterly or annual closing processes
• Understanding and experience with IFRS/local GAAP
• Prior auditing experience with international clients is beneficial but not required
• Knowledge of internal controls
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements
• Solid computer skills including working with general ledger systems
• Advanced excel expertise and interest in developing ad-hoc and management reporting tools to meet Management requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates energy, initiative, and a strong drive for results.
• Possesses a solution-oriented mindset and approach to problem-solving.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Delivers 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)