Accountant

Accountant, SSAB, Hämeenlinna We are looking for a knowledgeable, development-oriented accountant with financial statement expertise for SSAB. You will work as part of the Global Business Services (GBS) organisation and be responsible for high-quality, accurate accounting for different business units. If you are looking for the next step in your career and an opportunity to develop professionally, read on and apply today! Company: SSAB Location: Hämeenlinna Start date: By agreement Employment type: Full-time, permanent contract with Academic Work Work type: Staffing assignment Other: Partial remote work is possible Role description In this role, you will handle the accounting for designated business units together with the rest of the team. Your responsibilities include period-end activities and reconciliations, financial statements and tax returns. You will also work on financial reporting and analysis and collaborate closely with different businesses and other stakeholders. At SSAB, you will work in an international environment focused on producing fossil-free steel in the near future. You will succeed in this role if you have strong accounting and Record-to-Report process expertise, a proactive approach to work, and excellent collaboration and communication skills. What we offer Interesting and varied duties in an international environment The opportunity to develop professionally as part of a skilled team The opportunity to take part in developing processes and operations Responsibilities Handle the accounting for different companies, including period-end activities, reconciliations, financial statements and tax returns Prepare and analyse financial reports Handle VAT and statutory reporting Participate in process development and other development work Work closely with different businesses and other stakeholders What we are looking for Strong accounting and R2R process expertise Relevant educational background, for example a Bachelor of Business Administration Experience working in a shared-services (GBS) environment Knowledge of IFRS reporting Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent Good Excel skills An analytical, development-oriented approach and excellent collaboration skills Fluent Finnish and English Our recruitment process Academic Work is handling this recruitment on behalf of its client. The client would like all questions about the position to be directed to Academic Work. Candidates are interviewed on an ongoing basis. If the recruitment process has already progressed further, we may close the application before making the final selection. The selection process includes tests measuring personality traits and cognitive ability. The tests help us find the right person for the role and support equal and fair assessment. SSAB SSAB is a global steel company and a leading supplier of advanced high-strength steels and related services. SSAB’s vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB aims to be the first steel company to bring fossil-free steel to market in 2026 and to largely eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from its own operations around 2030. Become part of Academic Work’s success story As an Academic Work consultant, you have the opportunity to grow professionally, build your network and create valuable contacts for your future. You will be supported by a consultant manager assigned to you. Questions about this job? If you have questions, contact the recruitment team at krs01@academicwork.fi and mention job-specific ID ZB1WZQ.