Valmet Global Financial Operations is expanding hand in hand with the new ERP and is looking for enthusiastic and energetic finance professional to join our global team responsible for Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting related processes.
If you are ready for a journey and excited about the opportunity to be part of team building best-in-class fixed assets and lease accounting related processes, then keep on reading, this job might be the right one for you.
We are looking for a finance professional who is enthusiastic and ambitious to develop Valmet’s processes and tools, can continuously identify critical topics, values teamwork and is able to maintain a positive and productive working atmosphere.
Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting team is a global team of experts managing fixed assets and lease accounting (IFRS16) activities from master data to reporting. The purpose of our team is to ensure compliance with Valmet policies and IFRS accounting rules. We are the owners and performers of fixed assets and lease accounting processes and trusted, preferred business partners to our stakeholders.

In this Senior Accountant role, you will:

• Manage fixed assets, lease accounting and reporting including relevant subledgers and systems
• Identify and understand requirements and gaps in solutions and effectively conduct change management
• Continuously develop systems, own processes, and practicalities
• Work closely with Business Finance, Group Accounting, and other stakeholders
• Assist and support implementation specialist responsible for Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting in Leap Forward program

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and/or a recognized accounting qualification
• Eagerness to develop as an expert in fixed assets and lease accounting related topics.
• Willingness to grow with the responsibilities and become an expert in implementing solid E2E processes together with the implementation specialist.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards regarding fixed assets and taxation
• IT system knowledge and expertise on finance systems
• Self-motivated drive to fulfill requirements and meet timelines.
• Ability to roll up sleeves when working across teams and functions to influence action.
• Ability to identify critical topics and process issues where necessary.
• Ability to work well under pressure and keep up positive attitude.
• Excellent team working and communication skills with ability to deliver complex messages in an effective way.
• Effective documentation and presentation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Finnish, competence in other languages is an advantage.
• Understanding of Valmet business model and way of working is an advantage.

We offer
We offer a fast-paced and dynamic environment full of opportunities and possibility to develop your skills and make a difference in our company. You will be a part of a team of professionals, who respect each other and work well together.
Our local benefits include e.g. comprehensive occupational health care, lunch benefit, personnel fund, sport and culture benefits, bike benefit and a wide variety of different learning opportunities.

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Additional information:
For more information about this position, please contact Minna Räisänen, Manager, Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting, Finance, Global Financial Operations, Mobile +358 40 821 4179 or
minna.raisanen@valmet.com
The position can be located in Tampere, Jyväskylä or Järvenpää.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send your application with your CV via the provided as soon as possible and latest by 22nd of May. We will proceed to interviews with suitable candidates already during the application period.
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When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

• Manage fixed assets, lease accounting and reporting including relevant subledgers and systems
• Identify and understand requirements and gaps in solutions and effectively conduct change management
• Continuously develop systems, own processes, and practicalities
• Work closely with Business Finance, Group Accounting, and other stakeholders
• Assist and support implementation specialist responsible for Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting in Leap Forward progra