Chief Accountant, Finland

Eficode Group; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Office gym access

Commuting allowances

Tax-free bicycle benefit

Job summary

Eficode is seeking a hands-on Chief Accountant to cover full-cycle operational accounting for Eficode Finland Oy during an 18‑month parental leave. You will lead general ledger work, month-end closings, tax filings, and financial statements, collaborating with international finance colleagues.

You will be part of the local finance team, report to the Head of Finance, and enable process improvements in a dynamic scale‑up environment with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end closes.
• Deep knowledge of Finnish GAAP and accounting act.
• Experience in a Group setting is beneficial.
• Fluent in Finnish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger operations and journal entries for Eficode Oy.
• Lead month-end closes and ensure accurate financial reporting under FAS.
• Prepare corporate tax returns, VAT reports, and statutory filings.

Skills

Full-Cycle Accounting

Month-End Close

Tax Filings

Finnish GAAP

Change Management

NetSuite

Google Workspace

Excel

Bilingual: Finnish & English

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

NetSuite

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Welcome to Eficode!

We are building the future of software development - specializing in AI, Cloud, DevOps, Agile, and Enterprise Service Management. We’re passionate about sharing our knowledge—not just within our teams, but with the community around us as well. We invest heavily in our people, whether through conferences, training, or other growth opportunities. For our clients, we don't want to be just another cog in the machine; we aim to be the trusted evangelists who show what good truly looks like.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on, proactive Chief Accountant to take ownership of full‑cycle operational accounting for Eficode Finland Oy during an 18‑month parental leave cover.

In this role, you will lead general ledger accounting, month-end closures, tax filings, and financial statements under Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS). While focusing primarily on Finnish entity’s day‑to‑day operations, you will also collaborate with international finance colleagues and support group-level initiatives, such as operational transfer pricing. You will be part of the local finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance, Finland.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage general ledger operations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and daily operational accounting for Eficode Oy.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes under FAS. Maintain clean, timely bank-to-GL and GL-to-subledger reconciliations, reassure proper periodization of revenues and expenses, and reconcile payroll accounting.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit corporate tax returns, VAT reporting, and statutory filings. Assist with audit requests and maintain documentation.
• Group & Cross-Border Collaboration: Partner with the broader finance team on group operational accounting tasks, intercompany transactions, and operational transfer pricing matters.
• Process improvement & Change Management: Identify efficiency opportunities and help refine accounting workflows within a dynamic scale-up environment.

Role Requirements and Desired Skills

• Accounting Expertise: Solid hands‑on experience managing full‑cycle accounting, month‑end closes, financial statements, and tax filings for Finnish legal entities. Deep knowledge of the Finnish GAAP and the accounting act. Experience from working in a Group setting is beneficial.
• Agility & Fast-Paced Experience: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, strong change management skills and experience adapting processes to scale are essential.
• Systems & Tools: Proficient in NetSuite and the Google Workspace ecosystem. Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in both Finnish and English (written and spoken)
• Education: Suitable degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.

Work Style & Mindset

• Accurate: Sharp eye for detail, balanced with the ability to see the broader financial picture.
• Structured: Organized and used to working with tight deadlines.
• Adaptable & Independent: Resilient, and comfortable working in an evolving business environment where processes are actively being developed.
• A team player: Collaborative and open, eager to bring fresh perspectives and continuously improve how things are done.

Why Eficode?

Join a community of bright minds

Work alongside passionate, supportive colleagues in an international scale‑up where your expertise is trusted and your voice is heard.

Flexibility and autonomy

Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup that gives you the autonomy to structure your work-life balance.

Continuous growth

Expand your skills through internal knowledge‑sharing sessions, company-supported external training courses, and more.

Benefits and well‑being

• Work Tools: Laptop of choice, headphones, mobile subscription, and home broadband.
• Health and well‑being: Occupational healthcare, comprehensive health insurance, emergency childcare, wellness and commuting allowances, free office gym access, and a tax‑free bicycle benefit.
• Office culture and perks: Weekly events, on‑site wellness services, stocked office refreshments, and office sauna.

To learn more about working at Eficode and our recruitment process, check our career website.

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