Accountant, Vantaa

About the role You will support the road business division by ensuring accurate financial reporting. As part of a virtual team spanning several cluster countries, you will play a key role in maintaining high-quality accounting standards. You are offered: Our client provides a 12-month fixed-term contract to start with. You will get the chance to work in a supportive, modern office in Vantaa. In this role you will develop your skills in a rapid environment and build your expertism with your team members all over Nordics. Work tasks The role involves managing daily accounting operations for the road business unit, ensuring compliance with VAT and fixed asset regulations, and supporting the month-end closing cycle within a service center environment. - Perform general ledger accounting and month-end closing activities - Verify and ensure the accuracy of accounts payable and VAT entries - Manage fixed asset accounting and IFRS 16 related items - Support the Shared Service Center with financial inquiries and reconciliations - Utilize Excel for data analysis and financial reporting - Collaborate with international team members across the Nordic and Baltic regions - Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes We are looking for - Advanced proficiency in English - Basic knowledge of general accounting principles and practices - Good skills in Microsoft Excel - Educational background in Accounting - Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment It is meritorious if you have - Good knowledge of Finnish, Swedish, Estonian, or Russian - Previous experience with SAP or similar ERP systems - Familiarity with IFRS standards, specifically IFRS 16 - Experience working within a Shared Service Center (SSC) environment To succeed in the role, your personal skills are: - Stress tolerant - Social - Responsible - Assertive - Intellectually curious Our recruitment process This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.