Senior Financial Accountant - Finland

THE ROLE
The Senior Financial Accountant (Finland) takes full ownership of end-to-end in-house accounting for the Finnish entity by performing daily bookkeeping, leading closes, and managing statutory filings to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable financial records that support the business as it transitions into its primary operating entity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Own end-to-end in-house accounting operations for the Finnish entity.

• Perform and review daily bookkeeping, postings, and comprehensive reconciliations.

• Act as the primary accounting owner, working directly with the CFO to ensure financial integrity.

• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all financial records to support a high-growth environment.

Financial Close & Statutory Reporting

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes with a hands-on approach.

• Prepare statutory financial statements in strict accordance with Finnish GAAP (FAS).

• Prepare and submit VAT returns, local tax filings, and all required statutory reports.

• Ensure all accounting activities remain compliant with Finnish local tax regulations and standards.

Process Scaling & Internal Controls

• Establish and improve accounting processes and controls as the business scales.

• Identify gaps in existing workflows and implement hands-on problem-solving to resolve operational friction.

• Drive the transition of the Finnish entity into the primary operating hub through scalable accounting structures.

• Maintain comfort with ambiguity while building evolving processes in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Audit & External Coordination

• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors while retaining full internal ownership of the results.

• Act as the lead point of contact for audit inquiries related to the Finnish entity.

• Ensure all documentation and schedules are audit-ready and meet the standards of external stakeholders.

PROFILE & COMPETENCES

• Hands-on Expertise: Typically 6+ years of relevant in-house experience, ideally within fintech, with a proven track record of personally owning end-to-end accounting.

• Finnish Compliance: Deep knowledge of Finnish GAAP (FAS), local tax regulations, and VAT filing requirements.

• Systems Proficiency: Comfortable working hands-on in lean systems such as Xero and Netvisor (SAP or similar platforms also relevant), with a meticulous eye for manual cross-checking and reconciliation.

• Ownership Mindset: A strong desire to be operational and "in the weeds" rather than managing from a distance, with the flexibility to thrive in an environment where structure is still being built.

• Growth Alongside Us: This role is focused on the position at hand, with future progression shaped by the company's growth.

• Language Skills: Fluent in Finnish and English.

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics