Financial Accountant, Helsinki

Description

Position at GroupM

Join Our Dynamic Finance Team as a Financial Accountant!

Are you a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity? We are thrilled to invite you to join our vibrant finance team at GroupM Finland, where you'll work alongside 8 dedicated colleagues in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role (37,5 h/week) that offers the chance to make a significant impact on the financial health of our organization.

The desired start date of the employment would be in November 2024.

Your Role:

As a Financial Accountant, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in everything we do. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Monthly & Yearly Closings: Take charge of the closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Invoice & Bank Statement Posting: Accurately post purchase invoices and bank statements to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Payment Preparation: Prepare outgoing payments with precision and timeliness.
• Project Invoicing: Handle invoicing for projects, ensuring all details are correct.
• Credit Monitoring: Monitor and control credit to minimize risks and safeguard our financial stability.
• VAT Reporting: Prepare and submit VAT reports in compliance with regulations.
• SOX Controls: Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual SOX controls to maintain robust financial oversight.
• Process Automation Projects: Participate in development projects aimed at automating financial processes for greater efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Accounting Expertise: Strong knowledge of Finnish accounting standards with at least 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Excel Mastery: Proficient in using Excel as a reporting tool.
• Educational Background: A degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both verbal and written English and Finnish (Swedish proficiency is a plus).

Why Join Us?

At GroupM, we offer more than just a job. We provide:

• Career Growth: Continuous professional development and opportunities for career progression in a leading global environment.
• A competitive salary
• Health & Wellbeing: Extended occupational healthcare, a focus on mental health, and an annual company-wide mental health day off.
• Work-Life Balance: A hybrid work model that allows for partial remote work.
• Office Perks: Complimentary breakfast at the office, plus lunch and sports & culture benefits.

Excited? So Are We!

If this sounds like the perfect match for you, please send your CV, cover letter, and salary request as soon as possible, but no later than 30.9.2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and start the process as soon as we find qualified candidates.

If you have any questions about the role, don't hesitate to reach out to Tuija Petänen, Head of Accounting, at [email protected] .

Please note that we are all equal-opportunity employers. GroupM is committed to adjusting our recruitment process to enable you to demonstrate your full potential. Should you require reasonable assistance, please let us know when applying.

About GroupM

GroupM is the leading global media agency group and part of the WPP, the world's leading marketing communication group. GroupM includes media agencies, such as Mindshare, Wavemaker, and EssenceMediacom. GroupM's primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP's media agencies by operating as a leader and collaborator in trading, insight, digital, finance, proprietary tool development, and other business-critical capabilities. GroupM delivers unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders, and people. GroupM Finland, including the agencies, currently has approximately 100 people. We are located in superb premises in Kiila Korttelit in Ruoholahdenkatu 21.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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