Senior Accountant

About Rightware

Rightware is a leading provider of high-performance UI design tools and embedded automotive UI solutions, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. As a subsidiary of ThunderSoft Group - a global leader in intelligent operating systems and technologies - we serve customers around the world, with major operations across Europe, Asia and North America.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Helsinki. In this role, you will take ownership of Rightware's local statutory accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting activities in Finland. Our finance team is entering a new chapter, and this role will play an important part in it. You'll be the go-to local finance professional for Finnish statutory matters - working closely with external partners such as auditors and tax authorities and supporting our group finance function.

Location: Finland (remote) or Helsinki (remote/hybrid)

What You Will Do

Statutory Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the full cycle of Finnish statutory accounting, including monthly, from monthly and quarterly to annual closings

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and other statutory reports

• Prepare annual financial statements in compliance with Finnish Accounting Standards

(FAS)

• Keep reporting accurate and on schedule (monthly closing by 4th working day, year-end by 7-10th working day)

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns

• Manage corporate income tax filings and preliminary tax calculations

• Handle withholding tax (WHT) certificate management and documentation

• Stay ahead of Finnish tax regulations and any legislative changes

• Liaise with tax authorities as needed

External Liaison & Audit

• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit materials

• Support the annual audit process from start to timely finish

Process & System Development

• Continuously improve and document our accounting processes and procedures

• Help drive system automation initiatives

• Get involved in cross-functional projects such as system rollouts and process changes

What We Are Looking For

Must-have skills:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a Finnish company or with Finnish statutory accounting

• Solid knowledge of Finnish Accounting Standards and tax legislation (VAT, corporate tax, WHT)

• Hands-on experience preparing financial statements and tax filings in Finland

• Fluency in both Finnish and English, written and spoken - both are essential for working with local authorities and our international team

• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems (Netvisor, M2 or similar)

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of in a small team environment

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience in a multinational or group environment

• Knowledge of IFRS

• A track record of process improvement and automation

• Experience working alongside external auditors

What We Offer

• A key role with real responsibility in a dynamic, international company

• Full ownership of Finnish statutory accounting and tax matters

• Close, direct collaboration with the Finance Director and our global finance function

• A hybrid working model and flexible working hours

• Broad occupational health care & travel insurance

• Dental care, lunch, wellbeing, sports and cultural benefits

• Commuting/parking benefit

• Office gym & pool access

• Team-building and after-work events

Why This Role

As the sole local finance professional in Finland, you'll have full ownership and visibility over everything statutory - and a direct line to the Finance Director. It's a rare chance to shape how our local finance operations and processes work, and to see the impact of your work first-hand. If you're an independent, proactive accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership and wants to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.