Accounting Consultant - Helsinki - Fixed term

TMF Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group in Helsinki is seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant to support the financial integration of a newly acquired company. You will work closely with the Market Finance Manager to align accounting practices with TMF Group standards and ensure accurate reporting during the 12-month fixed-term assignment.

The role involves leading transition from invoice-based to accrual-based accounting, supporting entity integration, and developing sustainable processes for ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Experience with month-end closing activities and financial reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Finnish language skills are desirable.
• Experience supporting finance transformation, system migration, or business integration projects is a strong advantage.
• Experience working in an international, matrix-driven environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition from invoice-based accounting to accrual-based accounting, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with legal entity integration and merger-related accounting activities.
• Establish and implement financial reporting processes in line with TMF Group standards and requirements.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with TMF Group accounting policies, reporting deadlines, and financial governance requirements.
• Support the harmonization and optimization of accounting processes throughout the integration phase.
• Prepare documentation, process guidelines, and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Facilitate a smooth handover of processes and knowledge to the Regional Delivery Center (RDC) upon project completion.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders across local and group functions to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

IFRS

Month-end closing

Financial reconciliations

English communication

Finnish language

Finance transformation

International environment

Analytical mindset

Tools

Datev Koinov

Microsoft Access

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11,000 experts and 125 offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients, and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance, and entity management services essential to global business success. Please visit our website to read more about our business: https://www.tmf-group.com

Discover the Role

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in dynamic environments and driving change? Join TMF Finland as an Accounting Consultant and play a key role in the financial integration of a newly acquired company. This is a fixed term 12-month contract.

Working closely with the Market Finance Manager, you will support the transition and alignment of the acquired business with TMF Group's accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and operational processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact integration project while collaborating with both local and international stakeholders.

You will be responsible for supporting accounting transformation activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, facilitating entity integration, and helping establish sustainable processes for future operations. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition and successful integration into the TMF Group environment.

Finnish language skills are considered a strong advantage, as you will collaborate with local stakeholders and support activities within the Finnish market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the transition from invoice-based accounting to accrual-based accounting, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with legal entity integration and merger-related accounting activities.
• Establish and implement financial reporting processes in line with TMF Group standards and requirements.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with TMF Group accounting policies, reporting deadlines, and financial governance requirements.
• Support the harmonization and optimization of accounting processes throughout the integration phase.
• Prepare documentation, process guidelines, and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Facilitate a smooth handover of processes and knowledge to the Regional Delivery Center (RDC) upon project completion.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders across local and group functions to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Experience with month-end closing activities and financial reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Finnish language skills are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting finance transformation, system migration, or business integration projects is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Datev Koinov, Microsoft Access, or similar financial systems is an advantage.
• Experience working in an international and matrix-driven environment is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a strategic integration project within a global organization.
• Exposure to international finance operations and transformation initiatives.
• Collaboration with experienced finance professionals across TMF Group.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where your expertise will have a visible impact.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!