Job Description SummaryWe are looking for a Finance specialist (statutory) to join our North Europe controllership team. Role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with statutory reporting, audits, tax and compliance withing Nordic countries. In this role, you will work as part of regional controllership team and report to the North Europe Region Statutory Leader.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities- Support with the internal and external audit works for your Region to ensure on-time delivery of the statutory requirements.
- Coordinate deliverables with the relevant owners & responsible parties to ensure documentation is provided to high quality and on time.
- Liaise with external auditors to provide documentation, resolve queries and ensure timely closure of audit items.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and tax KPIs, supporting tracking and reporting on relevant metrics.
- Develop a basic understanding of key business and financial drivers, and report potential risks or control issues to the Region Controller as appropriate.
- Support STAT to GAAP adjustments in Statutory HFM and post related entries in SAP dual ledger (L1).
- Work on legal entity-level S2G (Stat to GAAP) adjustments, including analysis and efforts to minimize reconciling items.
- Oversee region transactional taxes (VAT) filings and assure local regulators' compliance.
- Support in statutory related initiatives in SAP or such as SAF-T
Required Qualifications- Proven experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a Bookkeeping, Statutory Reporting.
- Qualified accountant, CA / CFA / CS / CMA / Graduate / B Com.
- Proven experience in auditing, accounting or financial reporting.
Desired Characteristics:- Basic knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/Finnish or other Nordic accounting standards and legal requirements).
- Basic knowledge of taxation reporting.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Prior stakeholder management experience, particularly with Swedish and Norwegian stakeholders, will be considered an advantage.
- SAP experience (FI, PS).
- Proficient use of MS Office, ability to learn quickly new IT tools.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills - able to link financial results to operational performance drivers.
- Adaptable/Flexible - being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations.
- Integrity - accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others.
- Someone who is proactive and determined, committed to delivering high-quality work.
Additional notes- The role offers you a fantastic opportunity to enhance your statutory, audit and tax related expertise in global organization.
- The position is hybrid-remote and based in Budapest, Hungary / Tampere Finland. Especially at the beginning your presence in the office is required.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
