Accounting Associate

2 days ago

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Aiven Full time

We're a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven for Clickhouse, and Aiven for OpenSearch to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now, we're looking for a Accounting Associate to join our team who shares our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches.

Who we are

So, how do we become the trusted open source data platform for everyone? By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see, the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customer-first. That's why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking, we're by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words, it really isn't just about who we are. It's about who our customers are – and where they want to be.

The role:

Aiven is looking for an energetic and passionate Accounting Associate to strengthen the Financial Reporting team, which consists of 10+ fantastic colleagues in Europe. The team is ambitious in developing processes and team competence to be best in class.

We are seeking a motivated, proactive and hands-on accounting professional who carries good teamwork and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a qualified individual with a strong interest in accounting principles, financial control and process. We value a reliable team player, who enjoys working in a global, dynamic environment, wanting to seek improvements to processes, build strong relationships in and outside of finance and develop their career in a technology business.

This position is based out of Helsinki, at Aiven HQ.

What you'll do:

  • Contribute to the month-end close, including completing accounting activities, preparing and posting journal entries.
  • Assisting with the accounting and financial reporting for a Group of 15 entities around the globe at the statutory entity level - the largest entities being in Finland and Germany.
  • Working on the individual audits and preparation of disclosure elements of the financial statements for the subsidiary entities.
  • Assisting the accounting team with ad hoc tasks and projects.
  • Assisting with VAT returns and preparation of tax information.
  • Work on projects to improve and automate accounting processes and systems within the finance landscape to enhance efficiency and operational excellence.
  • Work on ad hoc treasury tasks, such as managing bank accounts, reviewing payments, cash reconciliation activities.
  • Work with and oversee some of our external advisors, including accounting and payroll partners in different jurisdictions, tax authorities, auditors and consultants.
  • Assisting with finance controls.

What we're looking for:

  • Partial accounting qualification and/or prior experience working in a finance team.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards (IFRS and local accounting rules and tax rules).
  • Experience working with international corporate groups will be an advantage.
  • 2+ years experience in accounting activities.
  • Working knowledge of finance processes.
  • Experience in tech or scale-ups will be beneficial.
  • Experience with an ERP system or other finance systems.
  • Good communication skills and strong team-working ability.
  • Ability to build effective working networks, and positively influence the finance team and other teams cross-functionally.
  • Professional fluency in English (written and verbal).

What else?

  • Your wellbeing matters: we provide extensive Occupational Health Care, Dental Care, as well as sports, culture, massage and lunch benefits.
  • Love breakfast? So do we Join us at our regular office breakfast.
  • We also have you covered by statutory accident insurance.

Amazing What's next?

Once applying you should hear from our Talent Experience team within 5 days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward you can generally expect 4 stages with us:

  1. 30-45 minute call with one of our Talent Partners.
  2. 45 minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager.
  3. Skills interview and or presentation for 1 hour with the wider team.
  4. Company values interview for 1 hour.

How to Recognise and Avoid Employment Scams

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Here at Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted over video call or in person, our interviews will never occur over text or chat. If you're unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility.

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