Chief Accountant

We are looking for an experienced chief accountant for Oulun Seudun Sähkö. As our long-serving chief accountant retires next year, we are looking for a competent successor to ensure the smooth continuity of financial administration. In this position, you will work in a versatile group environment and be responsible for financial administration in cooperation with the business and the team. At Oulun Seudun Sähkö, the work of the chief accountant is long-term and planned; financial administration strongly supports the business and develops with it. As the chief accountant, you are an important part of this whole and can influence both the smoothness of everyday life and future solutions. In your position, you will be responsible for, among other things: - accounting and preparation of financial statements for group and associated companies - group accounting - fixed asset accounting - handling tax matters and official notifications - development of financial administration processes and systems together with the finance team Additionally, you will act as support for the finance team in other tasks as needed. Our work is based on cooperation and helping each other as the workload varies. To succeed in the position, you have: - a suitable university degree, such as a Bachelor of Business Administration - several years of experience in the accounting of limited companies conducting business, for example in an accounting firm - experience in demanding financial statements and group accounting - understanding of taxation and official notifications - ability to manage overall processes and work independently - good cooperation and interaction skills We value interest in developing operations and utilizing new solutions in financial administration. Payroll skills are a plus, but not a requirement for the position. We offer you: We offer you a responsible and stable role in a company where financial administration is a central part of the success of the business. You will work in a close-knit and competent four-person finance team whose daily routine is well organized. You will receive a good induction and support from colleagues, and the work will not be your sole responsibility. We also have a genuine desire to develop operations – you will participate in the renewal of financial systems and influence what tools and solutions we use in the future. We offer modern work tools and comprehensive employee benefits, such as performance-based pay, extensive occupational health care, leisure accident insurance, as well as lunch, sports, culture, and wellbeing benefits. Working hours are 37.5 h/week with flexible working hours and work takes place in a hybrid model mainly from the Kempele office. Further information about the position and the application process can be provided by Eilakaisla's regional manager Anu Grekula (0400 270 940) on 6.8. from 8–12 and 18.8. from 12–16 and Oulun Seudun Sähkö's CFO Juhani Rönkkö (0400 895 076), most reliably reachable on 12.8. from 13–16. Send your application with a CV as soon as possible, but no later than 23.8.2026, as we process applications during the application period.