Chief Accountant KONE supports diversity and inclusion regardless of the gender identity, race, religion, marital status, or any other individual status, group or class protected by law. KONE encourages applications from minorities, women, disabled, and all other qualified applicants. Chief Accountant performs a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization’s financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements. Responsibilities: Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, calculate month end accruals, calculate depreciations and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position. Monitors the status of accounting analytical cards of suppliers, customers, both domestic and foreign, and participates in their harmonization and comparison if necessary Collect, compile, verify, and analyse financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. Prepare yearly Financial statement and Tax report Controls the Book of incoming and outgoing invoices, accounts and bookkeeping records for VAT calculation and prepares VAT returns Controls the posting of manual and automatic orders and their compliance with the company's accounting policy and legal regulations and standards Provide technical accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities. Coaches accounting staff and helps to resolve problems. If necessary, performs other tasks, which are delegated to her/him in connection with the performance of work Professional Requirements: At least 5 years of position of chief of accounting, preferably in the construction sector Preferred, but it not a must Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, economics or in a relevant field Fluency in English (both written and verbal) SAP knowledge is preferred Analyzes information in a logical and systematic way. Proposes practical solutions to address identified problems. Explores a range of possible solutions. Works in a well-organised manner. Pays sufficient attention to details. Makes plans in line with established procedures and guidelines.. Checks the details of own work carefully. Analyzes information in a thorough and detailed way. Spots critical errors that others have overlooked. Identifies important details and ensures that they are correct. Maintains a focus on detail when dealing with routine work. Maintains focus on key objectives when under pressure At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on www.kone.com/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2022, we had annual net sales of EUR 10.9 billion. We employ over 63,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.