Accountant, Hoya Lens Finland Oy - Hoya Lens Finland Oy - Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki | Accountant | Full-time We are seeking an accountant for Hoya Lens Finland in Helsinki to join an international, Nordic organization. You will be part of the local finance team within the Hoya Group and report to the Nordic Finance Director. The employment contract will be with Barona Finance. The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension. This is in connection with the Hoya Group's ERP overhaul (SAP R/3 SAP S/HANA), during which the finance department will be strengthened. The goal is to ensure smooth daily financial processes during the system implementation and to enable efficient project progress. Responsibilities: - Managing daily bookkeeping and account reconciliations - Maintaining sales invoicing and accounts receivable - Processing purchase invoices and managing accounts payable - Handling cash flow and monitoring cash position - Participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements - Preparing VAT and tax declarations and other official reports - Reporting to the Nordic finance management (Nordic Finance Director) - Streamlining financial processes and ensuring quality of documentation Payroll and expense report processing are currently outsourced to Sweden, but these functions may be transferred back to Finland in the future. We expect from you: - Appropriate education (e.g., accounting, financial administration) - At least 4 years of experience in independent accounting tasks - Strong knowledge of local accounting and tax legislation (especially VAT) - Excellent Finnish language skills (spoken and written) - Good English language skills - Good system skills and ability to quickly learn new financial systems Additional valued skills: - Experience with SAP R/3 and/or SAP S/4HANA - Swedish language skills - Experience in an international or Nordic matrix organization Work style: You are a meticulous and responsible professional who takes initiative. You understand the overall financial management and are genuinely interested in how your work and responsibilities impact the whole. You learn new systems quickly and utilize them smoothly in your work. You communicate clearly and collaborate naturally with various stakeholders, including in an international environment. You adhere to agreed schedules and ensure high-quality work. We offer: An opportunity to work in a stable, international company during a significant system overhaul. The role combines practical accounting work and process development, allowing you to influence financial practices both locally and across the Nordic region. Interested? We are looking for a candidate on a quick timetable, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. Please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information about the position, contact Barona Experts recruitment consultant Julia Leppänen at 046 922 7672 or julia.leppanen@barona.fi.