Senior GL Accountant (Fixed Term)

Wolt - English; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolt is seeking an experienced finance professional for a 1-year fixed-term contract in Helsinki. You will manage core accounting processes, ensure accuracy, and support audits and regulatory reporting. Fluency in English is required, Finnish language skills are strongly preferred.

The role involves month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with stakeholders across the organization in a fast-moving tech environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Understanding of IFRS and Finnish GAAP.
• SOX compliance knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Finnish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process primary accounting documents and input data in ERP.
• Ensure documents are accurate and complete.
• Follow group accounting policies and principles.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Carry out month-end closing for defined entities.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Assist with accounting questions and audits.
• Prepare regulatory reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting processes

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.

Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a solid background in designing and managing finance processes in a complex, fast-moving environment? Does playing a key role in shaping financial processes in a global tech company sound like your ideal next opportunity? If so, we would love to hear from you!This role is a for 1 year Fixed Term Contract

What you will be doing:

• Processing of primary accounting documents and data input in ERP system.
• Ensuring that the primary accounting documents are accurate and complete.
• Implementing and ensuring group accounting policies and principles are followed.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Month end closing activities for defined entities.
• Financial statements preparations.
• Assisting different stakeholders with accounting related questions.
• Assisting with audit requests.
• Preparation of various regulatory reporting.

Our humble expectations

• 4+ years of previous relevant accounting experience.
• Background working in Financial Institutions, banking area is a plus.
• Previous knowledge of accounting and IFRS.
• Previous knowledge of Finnish GAAP and knowledge of preparing Finnish Financial Statements
• Understanding of accounting processes.
• Prior knowledge of SOX Compliance matters is a plus.
• Good analytical skills.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting.
• Prior experience in NetSuite is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Finnish language skills are strongly preferred

What you’ll get by joining us

• Opportunity to be part of building something exceptional, in an international environment
• Lots of learning and growth in a globally scaling tech company

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.