Accounting Manager, NGP Capital

at  Greenstep Oy

Are you a finance professional seeking new challenges? This is a unique opportunity to embark on a growth journey! We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to support our organization’s growth. Our goal is to help exceptional founders turn their innovative ideas into companies that will shape a better future. Sounds exiting right?
We are looking for a financial management professional to join our team in Helsinki, Finland. This is a new position where you get to bring out your expertise to develop our accounting processes and practices furthermore. The role offers a significant international aspect, as you will be in a key position to lead our service providers in Europe. You will coordinate operations and ensure that the content is accurate related to payables, financial reviews, tax returns, and audits.
How does it sound to you to put the boots on , step in - also try different hats on and dive into develop our processes within hands-on approach! We are growing in Europe, and as we see it, this position offers a lots of growth possibilities. Continue reading and hit the apply button, to explore more with us!
NGP Capital is a venture capital firm with a global presence. NGP’s team consists of culturally diverse operators, investors, and entrepreneurs who collaborate to empower exceptional founders. We operate across Europe, North America, and China, tapping into a wide network. Our core values include curiosity, doing the right thing, inclusivity, and insightfulness. We are dedicated to helping founders build a better world. Get to know us more: www.ngpcap.com
Your role as an Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting operations, compliance, and reporting of European entities and assist the Senior Accounting Manager with global operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager will ensure timely and accurate completion of daily operational functions for the European group of operating entities. You will work independently and collaboratively with the Director of Finance, Senior Accounting Manager, and third-party local accounting administrators and tax preparers. The Accounting Manager will also review and prepare internal and external financial reports and participate in the annual financial audit of the Finnish Parent and other entities as needed.
The weekly tasks include approval process of payables, reviewing invoices and expense reports, tracking payments, and responding to vendor and internal queries.
Monthly tasks include review and approval process of payroll, financial reviews, and meetings with service providers.
Quarterly tasks involve VAT tax returns, tax-related payments, and accounting/consolidation.
Annual tasks include supporting audits, financial statements, and tax return preparations.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence operations through process and technology streamlining, effect changes for a smoother and more efficient payables and financial statement preparation process. You will also perform an operational assessment of areas that need more controls or resources. The biggest challenge and opportunity with this role is coordinating with different service providers and following up to meet deadlines, as well as understanding different regulations in various countries and implementing compliance.

An ideal background that will help you to succeed in this position

• A university degree in accounting or a related field. Additionally, coursework in taxation is a plus.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience in corresponding tasks.
• Solid technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (a must) and knowledge of the Finnish language (considered an advantage).
• A team-oriented and proactive approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software (a plus). A versatile system knowledge is beneficial.
• Work experience in the private equity industry is a plus.

We especially value a hands-on approach, and a genuine interest of looking for opportunities to improve processes. As we continue to grow in Europe, there will be plenty of possibilities for advancement.

What we are offering to you

• The salary range for the position is approx. EUR 60K + 10% target Bonus. Depending on the competence and experience of the selected person.
• Freedom and responsibility, in your role you get to influence and see the impact of your work.
• Our comprehensive employment benefits, with which we support your well-being. The medical coverage is extensive and includes e.g a dental care.
• A professional work environment and company culture where you can thrive!

Our team works actively from our office in Helsinki, and we hope that you also enjoy meeting colleagues live. We also see that lunch moments together provide a good counterbalance to the working days. You can find our comfortable office space at Korkeavuorenkatu, Helsinki.
Got your interest?
We are actively processing applications and can proceed to interview rounds within the active application period. Therefore, please submit your application with your salary request through our recruitment platform as soon as possible, but no later than April 21st, 2024. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Greenstep supports NGP Capital in managing the recruitment process. For any questions, Greenstep’s recruiter Riika can be contacted via email at riika-maria.kuivalainen@greenstep.fi. Please note that for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email.
Greenstep Oy
Helsinki
Kokopäiväinen
3 - 5 vuotta
Alempi korkeakoulututkinto
Julkaistu 05.04.202

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