Cluster Accountant

Jobtailor; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Finland is seeking a skilled finance professional to join our Controllership team. You will oversee monthly financial reporting, review P&L, balance sheet, and working capital, and ensure data accuracy.

The role involves supporting closing activities, analyzing variances, cooperating with shared services, and assisting with statutory accounts and audits to maintain regulatory compliance. You should have a CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and 3+ years in multinational finance, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• 3+ years in accounting or controllership within multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience supporting audits with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, working capital) for accuracy.
• Support closing activities and analyze variances in sales, costs and inventory.
• Partner with shared services to ensure timely submissions.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged items.
• Assist in statutory accounts and local audits.
• Monitor indirect tax submissions and compliance.
• Support controllership for a cluster of entities.
• Collaborate with Cluster Controller and shared services on reporting improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit support

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance & accounting

CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

• Review monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and working capital, and ensure data accuracy
• Support closing activities and analyze variances in sales, costs, and inventory
• Partner with shared services to ensure quality and timeliness of submissions
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of aged items
• Support management audits by reviewing evidence, ensuring completeness, and liaising with auditors
• Assist in reviewing and finalizing statutory accounts and local audits
• Monitor and approve indirect tax submissions in line with compliance requirements
• Support the controllership function for a cluster of entities
• Partner with the Cluster Controller and shared services to deliver timely, high-quality reporting and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting, controllership, or finance operations within multinational environments
• Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet management, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with high attention to detail
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for partnering with shared service centers
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Excel
• Fluent in English
• Additional European language a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, including P&L and balance sheet management, while ensuring compliance with statutory and tax regulations. Proficient in collaborating with auditors and shared services to enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• P&L Management
• Statutory Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Audit Support

Hard Skills

• Balance Sheet Management
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting Principles
• Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Effective Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• ACCA
• CIMA

Industry Keywords

• Finance Operations
• Controllership
• Multinational Environments
• Statutory Accounts
• Indirect Tax

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Accounting Software
• Excel