General Accountant
Helsinki, Finland
Job Details
Experience Needed:
Career Level:
Education Level:
Salary:
Job Categories:
Skills And Tools:
Job Description
- Manage all accounting transactions
- Prepare budget forecasts
- Publish financial statements in time
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Ensure timely bank payments
- Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
- Audit financial transactions and documents
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
- Comply with financial policies and regulations
- Customer service or sales position if needed
Job Requirements
- Proficient in English (both written and spoken)
- Accounting experience: Ability to independently handle monthly tax filings and annual financial statements
- Available for full-time work (Monday to Friday)
- Must have a computer and a stable working environment
- Work experience as an Accountant
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Hands-on experience with accounting software like Odoo
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
- Additional certification (ACCA, IFRS or CMA) is a plus
