Senior Accountant - Finnish Speaking

Reporting to: Chief Accountant
Department: Finance
Direct reports: None


PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Accountant executes all relevant accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards and ensures that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements. The Senior Accountant oversees the full accounting scope for an entity: reviews daily transactions, monthly VGCS reporting, completion & submission of VAT, Corporate Tax Return, and Annual Report. The Senior Accountant performs more complex and comprehensive accounting activities and could be the subject matter expert in certain identified accounting areas. The Senior Accountant receives support and guidance from the Chief Accountant as needed.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analysing account information and managing any tax related activities assigned. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
Produces error-free accounting reports and present their results to the chief accountant according to schedule
Maintains accurate and up to date records of all financial Transactions and supports CA in the interaction with external auditors. Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements as instructed by CA
Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with accepted local accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Is able to provide background to the transactions that records and to processes that are assigned.
Submits VAT returns and ensures compliance with relevant VAT regulations.
Responsible for producing and submitting the Annual Report and Tax Return, ensuring compliance with relevant local regulations.
Spots errors and suggests ways to resolutions
Tests and validates together with the CA any system implementation or process change. Supports the CA in the deliverables of any market, regional or subregional project that is assigned providing accounting expertise. Supports with any ad hoc analysis as needed.
Ensures there is proper written documentation and checklists for the duties assigned
Coaches accountants and provides ideas of improvement. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Can be deputy for the CA and provides back up to other senior accountants. Understands all the interactions with other functions and drives efficiency and good cooperation. Actively cooperates with other functions and answers questions.



EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BS/BA in Finance or related field is required
Accounting certification is desirable (CIMA, ACCA etc..)
Typically min of 3 years of accounting experience



COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of reporting standards
Strong evidence of personal initiative and outstanding verbal and written communication skills in Finnish and English.
Innovative problem solving and strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and desire to work within and in support of a team environment
Proficient with MS Office, with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced knowledge of Hyperion preferred; Experience with SAP desired.

For more information please contact Hanna Alsterlind, hanna.alsterlind@volvo.com.


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