Chief Accountant, Finland
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Welcome to Eficode!
We are building the future of software development - specializing in AI, Cloud, DevOps, Agile, and Enterprise Service Management. We’re passionate about sharing our knowledge-not just within our teams, but with the community around us as well. We invest heavily in our people, whether through conferences, training, or other growth opportunities. For our clients, we don't want to be just another cog in the machine; we aim to be the trusted evangelists who show what good truly looks like.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Chief Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle operational accounting for Eficode Finland Oy during an 18-month parental leave cover.
In this role, you will lead general ledger accounting, month-end closures, tax filings, and financial statements under Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS). While focusing primarily on Finnish entity’s day-to-day operations, you will also collaborate with international finance colleagues and support group-level initiatives, such as operational transfer pricing. You will be part of the local finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance, Finland.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage general ledger operations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and daily operational accounting for Eficode Oy.
Month-End Close & Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes under FAS. Maintain clean, timely bank-to-GL and GL-to-subledger reconciliations, reassure proper periodization of revenues and expenses, and reconcile payroll accounting.
Tax & Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit corporate tax returns, VAT reporting, and statutory filings. Assist with audit requests and maintain documentation.
Group & Cross-Border Collaboration: Partner with the broader finance team on group operational accounting tasks, intercompany transactions, and operational transfer pricing matters.
Process improvement & Change Management: Identify efficiency opportunities and help refine accounting workflows within a dynamic scale-up environment.
Role Requirements and Desired Skills:
Accounting Expertise: Solid hands-on experience managing full-cycle accounting, month-end closes, financial statements, and tax filings for Finnish legal entities. Deep knowledge of the Finnish GAAP and the accounting act. Experience from working in a Group setting is beneficial.
Agility & Fast-Paced Experience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong change management skills and experience adapting processes to scale are essential.
Systems & Tools: Proficient in NetSuite and the Google Workspace ecosystem. Advanced spreadsheet skills.
Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in both Finnish and English (written and spoken)
Education: Suitable degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.
Work Style & Mindset:
Accurate: Sharp eye for detail, balanced with the ability to see the broader financial picture.
Structured: Organized and used to working with tight deadlines.
Adaptable & Independent: Resilient, and comfortable working in an evolving business environment where processes are actively being developed.
A team player: Collaborative and open, eager to bring fresh perspectives and continuously improve how things are done.
Why Eficode?
Join a community of bright minds
Work alongside passionate, supportive colleagues in an international scale-up where your expertise is trusted and your voice is heard.
Flexibility and autonomy
Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup that gives you the autonomy to structure your work-life balance.
Continuous growth
Expand your skills through internal knowledge-sharing sessions, company-supported external training courses, and more.
Benefits and well-being
Work Tools: Laptop of choice, headphones, mobile subscription, and home broadband.
Health and well-being: Occupational healthcare, comprehensive health insurance, emergency childcare, wellness and commuting allowances, free office gym access, and a tax-free bicycle benefit.
Office culture and perks: Weekly events, on-site wellness services, stocked office refreshments, and office sauna.
To learn more about working at Eficode and our recruitment process, check our career website.
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