Use your financial expertise to make a meaningful contribution to international human rights work

Why choose HRHF? 

• You will use your skills in a vital position contributing to transparency and accountability within a mission-driven organisation
• You will be part of a highly diverse and friendly team, united by a shared commitment to human rights and positive change.
• Office located in Oslo city center with Human Rights Houses. You will have your own office, and the building has a beautiful rooftop terrace, a canteen and a gym. 
• Flexible working hours with core hours between 10–15
• 5 weeks’ holiday plus half days on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, as well as pension and insurance schemes 

About the Role
The Financial Accountant is responsible for leading HRHF’s accounting and financial reporting functions. The role ensures accurate and timely financial records, strong internal controls, and compliance with statutory, donor, and organisational requirements. In addition to meeting financial reporting needs, the position supports teams through training and guidance, while contributing to HRHF’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and statutory financial reporting.
• Coordinate year-end accounts and external audits.
• Handle payments, payroll (calculations) and reimbursements.
• Ensure donor and regulatory compliance in all financial processes.
• Assist budget owners in monitoring program, project, and organisational budgets performance through Month-end reporting.
• Improve systems, policies and workflows to ensure sound financial control.
• Provide guidance to staff on financial tools and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, with occasional administrative and logistical support where necessary.

About You

You are a person who enjoys working in a structured and systematic way, with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. You take initiative, follow through on commitments, and see the value of using your financial expertise to enable others to succeed. You collaborate well with colleagues across teams and are comfortable offering guidance on financial matters. You are motivated by accuracy, transparency, and ethical practice, and you take an active interest in continuous professional development. You thrive in an environment that values both independence and teamwork.

What you bring to the team: 

• Degree in finance or accounting, with a minimum of 5 years’ full-cycle accounting experience (experience from the nonprofit sector is an advantage).
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and relevant legal regulations.
• Proven experience with financial reporting, audits, and budget monitoring to support management decision-making.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (preferably Xledger), Microsoft Excel, and using digital collaboration tools in a geographically distributed team environment.
• Interest in identifying and implementing process improvements in financial systems and reporting.
• English and Norwegian (Swedish or Danish), working proficiency level, oral and written

This vacancy is now closed.

About Human Rights House Foundation

Human Rights House Foundation envisions a world in which everyone can freely and safely promote and enjoy all human rights. 

HRHF establishes and supports Human Rights Houses – coalitions of local independent civil society organisations working to advance human rights at home and abroad. Today 80+ CSOs are united in the Network of Human Rights Houses, active across Eastern and Western Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus. Together, we advocate for freedoms that underpin a strong and independent civil society and protect and empower human rights defenders.

HRHF was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Oslo with an office in Geneva and representation in Brussels.