Accountant, Accounts Payable
Job Overview
Accountant, Accounts Payable
Department: Finance department
Location: Kotka
Easpring Finland is developing a battery materials plant in Kotka, to respond to the rising demand for battery materials in Europe. The plant will produce cathode active material, which is needed to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles.
Our Finance function is going through a significant transformation program where we are building our finance organization, designing finance processes and implementing new finance systems. As a result, we are now building an entirely new accounting team where continuous improvement is in our DNA. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build and support a career in finance.
The job
In this role you will be responsible for the finance activities within the Procure-to-Pay domain. Daily you will handle purchase invoice processing, payments, query and escalation handling, AP maintenance, month-end closing activities including accruals, reconciliations and internal controls. You support the vendor master data maintenance and support the Travel & Expense process including processing of claims, credit card and corporate travel account administration.
You collaborate closely with the procurement department as well as other business stakeholders and vendors. Always keeping our customer needs in mind, you drive continuous improvements within the daily finance activities and never stop looking for improvement areas within the process. You may also participate as a subject-matter expert in ongoing Procure-to-Pay related projects.
Qualifications required
To succeed in this role, we are looking for the following qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree or similar, preferably a major in Accounting or Finance
· Previous work experience in a similar role including basic knowledge of VAT
· Strong communication and collaboration skills in English and Finnish
· Customer-driven continuous improvement mindset
· An independent and proactive approach to work and good team playing skills
· Digi savvy, experience with SAP systems considered a plus
Easpring offers
As an employer, Easpring offers a working environment where you are able and encouraged to show your best self. The working environment is result-oriented as well as flexible with a focus on collaboration. We offer you a key position with interesting and challenging tasks and excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a highly professional and experienced international team in an open and informal setting, where initiative is expected and rewarded.
Interested?
Are you interested in this position? Please send your online application, including salary request and CV in English. This position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found.