Overview
Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Join Illusian’s dynamic financial operations team in Central Helsinki, where you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you’re curious, proactive, and eager to grow, Illusian wants to hear from you!
About the role
As an accountant, you’ll be part of Illusian’s financial operations team of 7 people with a diverse range of responsibilities, including alternative investment fund operations, investment-related financial management, accounting, as well as multi-asset investment reporting and client service. Working closely with experienced professionals, you’ll develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while gaining valuable insight into an evolving and growing Founder Office.
You are offered
– A full-time job based in Central Helsinki with the possibility for hybrid work
– Part in a tight-knit team of experienced professionals working with a wide array of entities as well as finance and fund administration responsibilities.
– The opportunity to develop your professional accounting skills quickly and gain a holistic view and exposure to all aspects of operations of financial entities and fund administration.
– Growing responsibilities in line with your professional development.
– A role in a globally influential Founder Office with the resources, team, and mindset to create something unique and impactful.
– An open and inclusive working environment with responsible and caring colleagues who all support personal development and learning.
– The salary will be dependent on the relevant experience and competences of the applicant. In addition to the salary, benefits include lunch, sports, culture and bicycle benefits, extensive private healthcare and medical insurance, team activities, and training.
Illusian’s culture
Entrepreneurs can significantly change the world through technology. Illusian exists to support this. Their team culture is based on trust, entrepreneurialism, transparency, and ownership. They are people who get things done, hold themselves to the highest standards, and operate on a globally competitive level. Driven by a growth mindset, their focus is on solving problems and envisioning new futures every day.
Work tasks
The work tasks include both individual responsibilities and taking part in team responsibilities. Tasks will include for example
– Accounts payable and accounts receivable, invoicing
– Daily accounting and VAT procedures
– Preparation of periodic financial reporting
– Preparation of annual accounts in close cooperation with the team
– Assisting in group accounting and consolidated financial statements
– Assisting in regulatory reporting preparation
– Working with data collection and reporting
– Participation in development projects
– Other finance or administration related tasks based on special capabilities or interests of the person.
We are looking for
– Relevant degree preferably in accounting, finance or similar
– At least 1 year of hands-on experience working in accounting, financial operations, or related tasks and understanding of accounting principles and VAT procedures
– Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
– Ability to work fluently with data and a keen eye for detail
– Curiosity to learn and take on new challenges
– Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English
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Knowledge can be gained through education, experience or self-taught.
To succeed in the role, you
– have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
– can work independently as well as having the collaborative mindset for efficient teamwork.
– are curious, proactive and have a positive growth mindset
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.
Illusian Founder Office
Illusian is the Founder Office of entrepreneurs who have founded and scaled companies like Supercell, Zalando, Wolt, Aiven, Pigment, and Smartly. While the group is still busy running their businesses, they’ve aligned their networks, capital, and expertise to simultaneously support the next generation of builders. Illusian backs teams through venture capital and philanthropy and provides its clients an array of other financial services. With a global footprint and European roots, Illusian is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
Source: Job Market Finland’s customer information system