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We are looking for a Statutory, Audit and Project Specialist at Hitachi Energy in Vaasa, Finland. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with an enthusiasm for continuous improvement. This role includes the organisation and control of the statutory reporting process for trading entities in Finland. You lead the external audits for both the statutory accounts and the quarterly reviews. You may also be provided with the opportunity to become involved in various Group and Local projects which arise.

Your responsibilities

• Understanding, promoting and guiding business on Group Accounting Standards
• Being responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts for Finland
• Ensuring internal/external audits and other statutory audits are handled with high standards, in a professional manner and the findings are addressed and resolved in a timely way.
• Driving implementation of best practices and continuous optimization of local processes to gain efficiencies and drive productivity gains
• Managing relationship with business to ensure that audit inputs are defined and delivered as agreed.
• Developing relationship with all stakeholders to ensure good customer service.
• Deputing the Front Office Finance Manager where needed and cover in times of holidays and absences.
• Ensuring full compliance with the Internal Control Framework through adherence to review procedures, and further manage the relationship for review with Internal and External Audit teams.
   

Your background

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent work experience. 
• Preferably more than 5 years of experience in general accounting area
• Good knowledge of Finnish Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Experience of producing sets of Statutory accounts
• Experience with SAP
• Internal Control Framework understanding
• Self-motivated
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and ability to multitask
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both Finnish and English

Welcome to Hitachi Energy, where you will discover lots of opportunities for professional growth and a strong commitment to powering a sustainable future. Join our team and experience great benefits along with a supportive work environment, where your talents are valued and encouraged to flourish.  

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Welcome with your application by 13 October, 2024. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Merja Törmikoski-Kiljala, Front Office Finance Manager, at +358 50 3343632.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD